John coltrane presented a love supreme as a spiritual declaration that. 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. Bringing the same fresh and engaging approach that characterized his critically acclaimed kind of blue. 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. 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. To mark the occasion we present this rare document from the smithsonians national museum of american history.
A love supreme is the 34th album by legendary jazz saxophonist john coltrane, his ninth under impulse. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. The masterwork of saxophonist john coltrane, a love supreme remains a cultural icon.
A love supreme is undoubtedly one of the most influential, spiritual and important jazz albums. Coltrane s handwritten outline of his groundbreaking jazz composition a love supreme. A love supreme is simply beautifula work of art that causes one to examine oneself and dig deeper into ones emotional existence. A fourpart suite about faith and redemption, it is more than a statement of piety, more even. Got mine in a super nm condition without a single tiny scratch, looks like a new copy. A love supreme is generally considered to be among coltranes greatest works. When i first heard this album two years ago, i was confused by the different sound that coltrane explores in this fourpart orchestration. Reverend franzo wayne king is pastor of the saint john coltrane african orthodox church in san francisco. Check out a love supreme by john coltrane on amazon music. Nov 20, 2015 a love supreme was orignally conceived in nineparts for ninemusicanstwo bassists, two saxophonists three percussionists, piano and drums. Listen free to john coltrane a love supreme part i acknowledgement, part ii resolution and more. A love supreme has even spawned something of a religious sect.
Nov 26, 2002 the double cd is a result of research for a new book, a love supreme. Structured as a suite and delivered in praise of god, everything about it is designed for maximum emotional impact. Digitally remastered edition of the jazz legends groundbreaking 1965 album. My mother, grace, and john coltrane were born ten years apart on september 23. Highly recommend this one, they come with a reasonable price.
Discussion in music corner started by winged creature, feb 23, 2008. It was recorded in the space of one day, on december 9th 1964. Two months after his birth, his maternal grandfather, the reverend william blair, was promoted to presiding elder in the a. John coltrane a love supreme full album, 1964 on vimeo. If you have mastered by capitol in runout, you have john coltrane a love supreme. John coltrane recorded only two albums in 1964, the sublime and very overlooked crescent and the recognized masterpiece a love supreme. Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. 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.
Its another coltrane nippon columbia 76 pressing that i absolutely love. 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. The theme of john coltranes a love supreme was coltranes profound religious experience this jazz standard has been called john coltranes farewell to bebop because the chord structure is so busy and difficult to play at full speed. Its author, ashley kahn, prepared an essay on the project for morning edition. 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. 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. Yet clocking in at 33 minutes, the finished album realizes coltrane s ambitious musical concept in economical form. It seems like coltrane is almost trying to find himself in his playing and technique on this record. 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. Coltrane, a tailor and amateur musician, and alice blair coltrane. John coltranes handwritten outline for his masterpiece a. 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. Alice coltrane a love supreme lyrics genius lyrics.
A love supreme by dal sassobelmondo big band, released 22 april 2014 1. 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. Ironically, john coltrane a love supreme might not be the best starting point for virgin jazz ears. Feb 23, 2008 hi i have a question on the impulse reissue of a love supreme gr155, i couldnt find any specific info on the search pages. The label says it was mastered from the original tapes, my question is what is the general consensus on this reissue, is the sound quality good or is it worth getting the sacd instead. If you only own the original studio release of john coltranes a love supreme recorded on december 9, 1964, and issued in february, 1965. The intention is noble, the tone passionate, the playing flawless.
The religious experience of john coltranes a love supreme. There are hundreds of fine jazz albums, many of which are aided by mr. The complete masters brings together all existing recordings and written outlines for the first time to paint the most comprehensive and accurate picture of the a love supreme story. Wat john coltranes plaat uit 1964 zo bijzonder maakt. Apr 06, 2018 the traumatic experience proved transformative, as the brush with death ultimately led coltrane to an encounter with god. John coltrane a love supreme to buy this cd from, click here. Apr, 2010 a love supreme is coltranes love poem to god. Dubbed, one of the most influential records ever made, verve music group is delighting fans with this reissue with an introduction by guitarist, carlos santana. John coltranes handwritten outline for his masterpiece a love supreme. This exceptional songbook presents exact notefornote tenor saxophone transcriptions. 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. 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. Branford marsalis quartet coltranes a love supreme live in amsterdam.
Jun 05, 2011 a love supreme is simply beautifula work of art that causes one to examine oneself and dig deeper into ones emotional existence. This exhaustive 3xcd set gathers every scrap of material recorded during the love supreme sessions as well as a live performance of the suite from later the same year. The album is a showcase of john s amazing ability to play saxophone at such extroardinary speeds. Branford marsalis quartet coltranes a love supreme live in. Features song lyrics for john coltranes a love supreme album. Seeing through a love supreme to find john coltrane the. 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. Compiled some fi fty years after the late, great john coltraneas seminal album of the same title, the collection is awash with the politics, passion, lives, loves and lusts of a seasoned spoken word veteran. 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. Nov 25, 2015 a love supreme is john coltrane s defining album. 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 1976, gatefold, vinyl.
One of the most important records ever made, john coltranes a love supreme was his pinnacle studio outing, which at once compiled all of the innovations from his past, spoke to the current of deep spirituality that liberated him from substance abuse addition, and glimpsed at his future innovations during his final two and a half years. The story of john coltranes a love supreme, released 50. Within a 5five minute car ride the documentary bewitched me to archive and blog the audio. John coltrane a love supreme only once in own concert. John coltrane a love supreme only once in own concert 1965. A love supreme hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding. John coltrane and the legacy of an album, considers the album to be the most canonical of jazz works and suggests that it fills a. How to download more template for prezi download emulator pcsx2 pc yang tidak lemot terbaru. Zion church and moved his family, including his infant grandson, to high point, nc, where coltrane grew up. Yes, this has been mastered at the famed the mastering lab. That this release contains a new mastering from newly discovered master tapes would be momentous enough. The theme of john coltrane s a love supreme was coltrane s profound religious experience this jazz standard has been called john coltrane s farewell to bebop because the chord structure is so busy and difficult to play at full speed. It was unclear to me how john coltrane, a hardbop bebop musician.
Listen free to john coltrane a love supreme part i acknowledgement, part ii. 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. Unlike many other suites, a love supreme has a real unity of theme and mood. Timeless coltrane classics related to the theme of freedom, reinterpreted by the jclo. John coltranes faith and work story behind a love supreme. Stream tracks and playlists from john coltrane on your desktop or mobile device. 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. John coltranes masterwork is reckoned by many to be the greatest jazz album of all time. A love supreme celebrate john coltrane home facebook. It reveals how coltranes masterpiece came together, from its initial conception as a ninepiece performance it. The discogs entry for it is only two months old, so. Features song lyrics for john coltrane s a love supreme album.
John coltrane a love supreme 2015, tml stamp, gatefold. Listening study, a love supreme jazz in perspective. Its a theme coltrane consciously uses in subtle and careful ways. Coltrane was at the peak of his popularity when a love supreme was released. 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. They both project a spiritual serenity and inner peace that belies the turbulence that would enter his music the following year. Mar 03, 2015 jazz historian tony whyton, whose book beyond a love supreme.
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. 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. Jazz historian tony whyton, whose book beyond a love supreme. John coltrane the making of a love supreme hosted by. John coltrane a love supreme 1976, gatefold, vinyl discogs. 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. In 1972, a love supreme was certified gold by the riaa for exceeding 500,000 units in japan. John coltrane s masterwork is reckoned by many to be the greatest jazz album of all time.
A love supreme is an album by american jazz saxophonist john coltrane. The great jazz saxophone player john coltrane was born 87 years ago today. Universally hailed as a masterpiece, a love supreme is a perfectly paced. John coltrane a love supreme or john coltrane a love supreme. The traumatic experience proved transformative, as the brush with death ultimately led coltrane to an encounter with god. The double cd is a result of research for a new book, a love supreme. A love supreme, an album by john coltrane on spotify. John coltrane, founded on the divine music of a love supreme. John coltrane performs a love supreme and other classics in antibes july 1965 discover the church of st.
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