A 77 john coltrane tenor saxophone mccoy tyner piano jimmy garrison bass elvin jones drums rudy van gelder studio englewood cliffs. Nov 25, 2015 a love supreme is john coltrane s defining album. A love supreme by john coltrane jazz film on vimeo. There are hundreds of fine jazz albums, many of which are aided by mr. One of the most important records ever made, john coltranes a love supreme was his pinnacle studio outing, that at once compiled all of the innovations from his past, spoke to the current of deep spirituality that liberated him from addictions to drugs and alcohol, and glimpsed at the future innovations of his final two and a half years. Bass jimmy garrison composed by, tenor saxophone john coltrane drums elvin jones piano mccoy tyner engineer rudy van gelder producer bob thiele recorded. Unlike many other suites, a love supreme has a real unity of theme and mood. Find john coltrane discography, albums and singles on allmusic. This release is sourced from an original copymaster discovered in emis vaults in london, dated march 1965. Bringing the same fresh and engaging approach that characterized his critically acclaimed kind of blue. Its not a difficult listen by any means, but it is a work that the listener almost needs to submerge themselves into get the whole picture. Tout sur a love supreme john coltrane, cd album et tous les albums musique cd, vinyle.
This exceptional songbook presents exact notefornote tenor saxophone transcriptions for every piece on this landmark album. John coltrane plays only live performance of a love supreme. Coltrane, a tailor and amateur musician, and alice blair coltrane. Discussion in music corner started by winged creature, feb 23, 2008.
He recorded it in one session on december 9, 1964, at van gelder studio in englewood cliffs, new jersey, leading a quartet featuring pianist mccoy tyner, bassist jimmy garrison, and drummer elvin jones. Jan 05, 2003 a love supreme tapes just finished reading ashley kahns a love supreme the story of john coltrane s signature albumviking. Download john coltrane 17 sacd albums 19561965 hires sacd rip 17x sacd rip iso dsd 1bit 2. Yes, this has been mastered at the famed the mastering lab. The playing is extroardinary even though it seems like he settles down and is more comfortable with his own style when he records a love supreme. A love supreme is a 1965 studio album by american jazz saxophonist and bandleader john coltrane. If you like john coltrane you will love this just building up my jazz collection and loving it highly recommended. Oct 24, 2002 few albums in the canon of popular music have had the influence, resonance, and endurance of john coltrane s 1965 classic a love supreme a record that proved jazz was a fitting medium for spiritual exploration and for the expression of the sublime. Coltrane was at the peak of his popularity when a love supreme was released.
He performed eight numbers in a pickup band that included trumpeter dexter culbertson. The record amazed critics and jazz fans alike and by 1970, it had sold. Buy john coltrane a love supreme on vinyl lp at srcvinyl. The record amazed critics and jazz fans alike and by 1970, it had sold over halfamillion copies. Listen to your favorite songs from a love supreme by john coltrane now. John coltranes a love supreme was his pinnacle studio outing that at once compiled all of his innovations from his past, spoke of his current deep spirituality, and also gave a glimpse into the next two and a half years sadly, those would be. The masterwork of saxophonist john coltrane, a love supreme remains a cultural icon. If you only own the original studio release of john coltranes a love supreme recorded on december 9, 1964, and issued in february, 1965, then the new threedisk release a love.
Seeing through a love supreme to find john coltrane. The story of john coltranes a love supreme, released 50. The album is a showcase of john s amazing ability to play saxophone at such extroardinary speeds. Hammond organ hero joey defrancesco talks about the album that changed his life, a love supreme, by john coltrane. The complete masters by john coltrane on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. The all music guide calls john coltrane s a love supreme easily one of the most important records ever made, and coltrane has referred to it as his gift to god. John coltrane recorded a love supreme in december of 1964 and released it the following year. Also, i see a guy ragging on the musicians, who along with the guitarists include billy cobham and most of the best of the time in jazzrock. The story of john coltranes signature album ashley kahn foreword by elvin jones isbn.
The album is a showcase of johns amazing ability to play saxophone at such extroardinary speeds. Ironically, john coltrane a love supreme might not be the best starting point for virgin jazz ears. It was one of coltranes bestselling albums and one of his. Get the best deals for john coltrane a love supreme at. His life and music, university of michigan, ann arbor, 1998. Im sure there are superior or supreme versions of this record, but the vinyl is flat and dead quiet and the music sounds and is amazing. This article presents the discography of the jazz saxophonist and band leader john coltrane september 23, 1926 july 17, 1967. John coltrane, founded on the divine music of a love supreme. One of the most important records ever made, john coltrane s a love supreme was his pinnacle studio outing, that at once compiled all of the innovations from his past, spoke to the current of deep spirituality that liberated him from addictions to drugs and alcohol, and glimpsed at the future innovations of his final two and a half years. A love supreme is generally considered to be among coltranes greatest works, as it melded the hard bop sensibilities of his early career with the free jazz style he adopted later. A love supreme by john coltrane album, spiritual jazz. He recorded the album with his quartetfeaturing pianist mccoy tyner, bassist jimmy garrison, and drummer elvin jonesin one session on december 9, 1964, at van gelder studio in englewood cliffs, new jersey. A love supreme hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding. Coltrane participated in his first recording sessions while enlisted in the navy from august 6, 1945, to august 11, 1946.
John coltrane recorded only two albums in 1964, the sublime and very overlooked crescent and the recognized masterpiece a love supreme. Easily one of the most important records ever made, john coltranes a love supreme was his pinnacle studio outing that at once compiled all of his innovations from his past, spoke of his current deep spirituality, and also gave a glimpse into the next two and a half. It seems like coltrane is almost trying to find himself in his playing and technique on this record. The discogs entry for it is only two months old, so. Love love is a sacred word love is the name of god the entire universe is created with love by love and in love love is the beginning love is the continuation. Saxophone legend john coltranes 1964 recording a love supreme is one of the masterworks in the canon of jazz. He presented it as a spiritual declaration that his musical devotion was now intertwined with his. John coltrane a love supreme full album, 1964 on vimeo. A 77 john coltrane tenor saxophone mccoy tyner piano jimmy garrison bass elvin jones drums rudy van gelder studio englewood cliffs, nj, december 9, 1964 69 sus 4 omit 7 bass intro. Structured as a suite and delivered in praise of god, everything about it is designed for maximum emotional impact. John coltrane maintained a successful career as a jazz saxophonist for. The intention is noble, the tone passionate, the playing flawless. Few albums in the canon of popular music have had the influence, resonance, and endurance of john coltranes 1965 classic a love supremea record that proved jazz was a fitting medium for spiritual exploration and for the expression of the sublime. He recorded the album with his quartetfeaturing pianist mccoy tyner, bassist jimmy garrison, and drummer elvin jonesin one session on december 9, 1964, at.
A love supreme, an album by john coltrane on spotify. Love supreme festival, a jazz festival in the uk promoted by jazz fm. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Watch john coltrane play a love supreme live in concert. John coltrane recorded a love supreme 50 years ago today, december 9, 1964, with elvin jones, mccoy tyner, and jimmy garrison. Alice coltrane a love supreme lyrics genius lyrics. John coltrane a love supreme 1965, gatefold, vinyl discogs.
Though the song has no lyrics, it has been said that coltrane was playing the poem included in the albums liner notes. Nov 17, 2015 if you only own the original studio release of john coltranes a love supreme recorded on december 9, 1964, and issued in february, 1965, then the new threedisk release a love. Seeing through a love supreme to find john coltrane the. It is almost impossible to imagine a world without a love supreme having been made, and it is equally impossible to imagine any jazz collection without it. The john coltrane quartet created some of the most innovative and expressive music in jazz history including the hit album a love supreme, which attests to the power, glory, love, and greatness of god. Qwest tvs guide to a love supreme by john coltrane qwest tv.
Two months after his birth, his maternal grandfather, the reverend william blair, was promoted to presiding elder in the a. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. Gr155 a geo gr155b geo center label says limited edition and reissue produced by michael cuscuna. There is no question this is one of the greatest albums ever recorded and a landmark in jazz. His is a splendid and immaculate celebration but one leaning toward strict musical. John coltrane plays only live performance of a love. Le 9 decembre 1964, le john coltrane quartet enregistre le chefd. Released in january 1965, john coltranes a love supreme is one of the most powerful albums jazz has ever seen. A love supreme by john coltrane on amazon music unlimited. A fourpart suite about faith and redemption, it is more than a statement of piety, more even than the beautiful music contained within. John coltrane a love supreme 1965 full album youtube. In the back of the notes section, a few interesting addendums, taken from an interview with michael cuscuna, who has overseen the trane reissue cds. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Songs a love supreme, song by will downing 1988 a love supreme, title of works by john coltrane from a love supreme. Disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title love supreme. A love supreme tapes just finished reading ashley kahns a love supremethe story of john coltranes signature albumviking. The second in a series of john coltranes classic impulse. He recorded it in one session on december 9, 1964, at van gelder studio in englewood cliffs, new jersey, leading a quartet featuring pianist mccoy tyner, bassist jimmy garrison, and drummer elvin jones a love supreme was released by impulse. In 1972, a love supreme was certified gold by the riaa for exceeding 500,000 units in japan. John coltrane performs a love supreme and other classics in antibes july 1965 discover the church of st. He recorded it in one session on december 9, 1964, at van gelder studio in. Listen free to john coltrane a love supreme part i acknowledgement, part ii resolution and more. Nov 26, 2002 saxophone legend john coltrane s 1964 recording a love supreme is one of the masterworks in the canon of jazz. A love supreme via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Find album credit information for a love supreme john coltrane on allmusic. John coltranes a love supreme came out in 1964, an albumlong hymn of praise, writes rolling stone, transcendent music perfect for the high point of the civil rights movement as well as coltranes growing spiritual awakening after kicking his heroin habit. Mar 07, 2012 john coltrane recorded a love supreme in december of 1964 and released it the following year.
They both project a spiritual serenity and inner peace that belies the turbulence that would enter his music the following year. Oct 18, 2009 a love supreme clocks in at just over 30 minutes, but if it had been any longer it could have turned into a laborious listen. John coltranes handwritten outline for his masterpiece a love supreme. The all music guide calls john coltranes a love supreme easily one of the most important records ever made, and coltrane has referred to it as his gift to god. A love supreme by dal sassobelmondo big band, released 22. A love supreme is an album by american jazz saxophonist john coltrane. A love supreme, a fanzine for supporters of sunderland a. Zion church and moved his family, including his infant grandson, to high point, nc, where coltrane grew up. A love supreme is generally considered to be among coltrane s greatest works, as it melded the hard bop sensibilities of his early career with the free jazz style he adopted later. This is john coltrane a love supreme full album, 1964 by bass on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.