The double cd is a result of research for a new book, a love supreme. Discussion in music corner started by winged creature, feb 23, 2008. John coltrane a love supreme full album 1965 duration. Listen free to john coltrane a love supreme part i acknowledgement, part ii resolution and more. Alice coltrane a love supreme lyrics genius lyrics. John coltranes masterwork is reckoned by many to be the greatest jazz album of all time. He did not tell anyone in the studio, including the members of his legendary quartet mccoy tyner, elvin jones and jimmy garrison, what the tune is about. Alabama is a composition written by john coltrane that appears on his album live at birdland 1963. 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. A love supreme by dal sassobelmondo big band, released 22 april 2014 1. Alabama john coltrane tenor sax alabama john coltrane tenor sax skip navigation sign in. Zion church and moved his family, including his infant grandson, to high point, nc, where coltrane grew up.
Easily 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 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 his last. John coltranes best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015. A love supreme, an album by john coltrane on spotify. John coltrane a love supreme 1965 full album youtube. Seeing through a love supreme to find john coltrane the.
Two months after his birth, his maternal grandfather, the reverend william blair, was promoted to presiding elder in the a. 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. The record amazed critics and jazz fans alike and by 1970, it had sold. Martin luther kings 54mile march in alabama and the assassination of malcolm x. It was one of coltrane s bestselling albums and one of his. Coltrane met malcolm x, wrote a piece for martin luther king jr. A love supreme is an album by american jazz saxophonist john coltrane.
Though the song has no lyrics, it has been said that coltrane was playing the poem included in the albums liner notes. He recorded it in one session on december 9, 1964, at van gelder studio in. Disc two tracks 15 recorded july 1965 at the festival mondial du jazz antibes, juanlespins, france, with the john coltrane quartet. 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. Following hard on the heels of the lyrical, swinging crescent, a love supreme heralded coltrane s search for spiritual and musical freedom, as expressed through polyrhythms, modalities, and purely vertical forms that seemed strange to some jazz purists, but which captivated more adventurous listeners and rock fellow travelers such as the jimi. This is john coltrane a love supreme only once in own concert 1965 by jean cece on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. There are hundreds of fine jazz albums, many of which are aided by mr. The title poem from that book begins with the epigraph a love supreme, a love supreme. 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. Oct 18, 2009 easily 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 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 his last. 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. On the afternoon of november 18, 1963 john coltrane went into rudy van gelders studio in englewood cliffs, nj and recorded the tune alabama. 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. Though not recorded until 1964, a love supreme germinated from coltranes spiritual and physical cleansing in 1957. Structured as a suite and delivered in praise of god, everything about it is designed for maximum emotional impact.
John coltrane recorded only two albums in 1964, the sublime and very overlooked crescent and the recognized masterpiece a love supreme. 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. A love supreme john coltrane to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Lyrics by john coltrane if so or if you notice any other song thats missing be the first to submit them. What can i add to the chorus of voices in praise of john coltranes a love supreme. Unlike many other suites, a love supreme has a real unity of theme and mood. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Coltrane was at the peak of his popularity when a love supreme was released.
A video about the events that inspired coltrane s song alabama. 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. Nov 25, 2015 a love supreme is john coltrane s defining album. Yes, this has been mastered at the famed the mastering lab. Check out a love supreme by john coltrane on amazon music. Recorded in december of 1964 and released fifty years ago this month, the album has gone on to achieve cult statusliterally inspiring a church founded in coltranes nameas one of the finest works of jazz or any other form of music. John coltranes civil rights elegy alabama first appeared on live at birdland 1964, though it was recorded in van gelder studio, englewood cliffs, new jersey on november 18, 1963 three months after the dramatic events surrounding the 16th street baptist church bombing of september 15, 1963 on this tragic date, four members of the ku klux klan planted at least fifteen sticks of. Note if you havent heard a love supreme and are considering it, please skip now to the next paragraph. John coltranes handwritten outline for his masterpiece a love supreme. The story of a love supreme john coltrane presented a love supreme as a spiritual declaration that his musical devotion was now intertwined with his faith in god.
Following hard on the heels of the lyrical, swinging crescent, a love supreme heralded coltranes search for spiritual and musical freedom, as expressed through polyrhythms. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Oct 24, 2002 for a book about a love supreme, this spends very little time actually talking about the music found within the album itself, and i suppose i thought that was what this book was about. The story of john coltrane a love supreme classic album sundays. A love supreme by john coltrane album, spiritual jazz. 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. Coltranes period after this release and until his death became increasingly abstract as he delved into the free jazz movement. John coltrane plays only live performance of a love. Its author, ashley kahn, prepared an essay on the project for morning edition. John coltrane a love supreme only once in own concert 1965. Coltrane, a tailor and amateur musician, and alice blair coltrane. Listen to your favorite songs from a love supreme by john coltrane now.
It was written in response to the 16th street baptist church bombing on september 15, 1963, an attack by the ku klux klan in birmingham, alabama that killed four africanamerican girls. Whatever the case, a love supreme is a high watermark in the jazz world and as far as this writer is concerned, the best of john coltrane and maybe, the most important jazz album ever made. A love supreme via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. 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. John coltrane a love supreme only once in own concert.
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. The second in a series of john coltranes classic impulse. They both project a spiritual serenity and inner peace that belies the turbulence that would enter his music the following year. Provided to youtube by universal music group a love supreme, pt. Digitally remastered edition of the jazz legends groundbreaking 1965 album. 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. Dec 10, 2002 listen to your favorite songs from a love supreme by john coltrane now. 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. The discogs entry for it is only two months old, so.
Disc two tracks 15 recorded july 1965 at the festival mondial du jazz antibes, juanlespins, france, with the. A love supreme hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding. Bringing the same fresh and engaging approach that characterized his critically acclaimed kind of blue. Bass jimmy garrison composed by, tenor saxophone john coltrane drums elvin jones piano mccoy tyner engineer rudy van gelder producer bob thiele recorded. A love supreme celebrate john coltrane home facebook. From 3 people on green dolphin street john coltrane.
Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. 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. A love supreme is generally considered to be among coltranes greatest works. Nov 26, 2002 john coltranes eternal a love supreme saxophone legend john coltranes 1964 recording a love supreme is one of the masterworks in the canon of jazz. That this release contains a new mastering from newly discovered master tapes would be momentous enough. My mother, grace, and john coltrane were born ten years apart on september 23.
A fourpart suite about faith and redemption, it is more than a statement of piety, more even than the beautiful music contained within. The story of john coltranes a love supreme, released 50. Disc one and disc two tracks 69 recorded december 1964 at van gelder recording studio, englewood cliffs, new jersey. John coltrane a love supreme full album 1965 youtube.
The intention is noble, the tone passionate, the playing flawless. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of john coltrane documentary. Listen to john coltrane soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 1774 tracks. Acknowledgement which includes the oral chant that gives the album its name, resolution, pursuance, and psalm. Feb 23, 2008 john coltrane a love supreme vinyl reissue. A love supreme by john coltrane on amazon music unlimited. In homage to john coltrane this is our music, 1969, the white poet john sinclair referred to coltranes scream for the time, and certainly one cannot deny that the 60s was a decade of anxiety for all races, but in the coltrane poetry, the scream is most often not for the time.
John coltrane, founded on the divine music of a love supreme. Song information for alabama john coltrane on allmusic. The record amazed critics and jazz fans alike and by 1970, it had sold over halfamillion copies. Find album credit information for a love supreme john coltrane on allmusic. Seeing through a love supreme to find john coltrane. Ironically, john coltrane a love supreme might not be the best starting point for virgin jazz ears. 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. Colleen cosmo murphy on john coltrane a love supreme on.
Apr 14, 2016 on the afternoon of november 18, 1963 john coltrane went into rudy van gelders studio in englewood cliffs, nj and recorded the tune alabama. John coltrane tenor sax mccoy tyner piano jimmy garrison bass elvin jones drums alabama is a tribute to four children killed in the 16th street baptist church bombing, an attack at a birmingham, alabama church by white supremecists on september 15, 1963. One critic has written that the album was intended to represent a struggle for purity, an expression of gratitude, and an acknowledgement that the musicians talent comes from a higher power. Nov 18, 2016 john coltranes civil rights elegy alabama first appeared on live at birdland 1964, though it was recorded in van gelder studio, englewood cliffs, new jersey on november 18, 1963 three months after the dramatic events surrounding the 16th street baptist church bombing of september 15, 1963. A love supreme is a suite about redemption, a work of pure spirit and song, that encapsulates all the struggles and aspirations of the 1960s. Although originally issued on the long player live at birdland 1963, alabama is one of two sides the other being your lady from a midnovember, 1963 studio session. The complete masters by john coltrane on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. Stream tracks and playlists from john coltrane on your desktop or mobile device.
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