Product details
- Label Impulse!
- Artist The John Coltrane Quartet
- Format 1LP
- Country Japan
- Released Date 1976
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed No
- Media Condition Near Mint (NM)
- Sleeve Condition Near Mint (NM)
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Condition: Used
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Coltrane by The John Coltrane Quartet.
Coltrane's spiritual and musical awakening, where technical mastery serves transcendent purpose.
Musical Analysis:
The John Coltrane Quartet leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Coltrane" by The John Coltrane Quartet, released on the iconic Impulse! label in 1962, stands as a monumental work that redefined the boundaries of jazz. This album encapsulates a remarkable convergence of technical brilliance and spiritual exploration, featuring Coltrane’s masterful improvisation alongside his groundbreaking harmonic innovations. Each track presents an intricate tapestry of sound, where Coltrane's saxophone weaves through layers of rhythm and melody, propelled by his legendary quartet, which includes piano virtuoso McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and drummer Elvin Jones. The album's centerpiece, "Giant Steps," showcases Coltrane's revolutionary approach to jazz composition with its complex chord progressions and rapid tempo, challenging musicians and listeners alike to rethink the very nature of improvisation.
What sets "Coltrane" apart is not just its musical complexity, but the profound emotional journey it encapsulates. The album reflects Coltrane's deep philosophical musings and
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Out Of This World
A2. Soul Eyes
B3. The Inch Worm
B4. Tunji (Toon-Gee)
B5. Miles' Mode
Credits:
Jimmy Garrison - Bass
Robert Flynn (2) - Design [Cover]
Joe Lebow - Design [Liner]
Elvin Jones - Drums
Rudy Van Gelder - Engineer
Bob Thiele - Liner Notes
Pete Turner (4) - Photography By [Cover Photo]
Burt Goldblatt - Photography By [Liner Photos]
McCoy Tyner - Piano
Bob Thiele - Producer
John Coltrane - Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Notes:
Recorded 11 April and 20 June, 1962 at Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Cover:
Impulse Records
A product of ABC-Paramount Records, Inc.
℗ 1976-1 Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
Made in Japan
¥1,800
Disc:
Made in Japan by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
Includes Japanese liner notes.
Edition of 20,000.
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: The John Coltrane Quartet
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Impulse!
Catalog Number: YS-8502-AI
Release Year: 1976
Country: Japan
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