A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle
John Coltrane · 2021
75 min · 8 tracks · post-bop · free jazz · hard bop
A transcendent live performance that captures Coltrane's spiritual fervor through improvisational brilliance and intricate rhythms.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it offers an unfiltered glimpse into Coltrane's live interpretation of his seminal work, 'A Love Supreme.' It adds to the cultural tapestry of jazz by showcasing the evolution of Coltrane's sound and approach in a live context, further emphasizing his influence on later generations of musicians. The release has been met with critical acclaim for its raw energy and emotional depth.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with depth transcendent live performance energy spiritual exploration through improvisation
- Context
- Released posthumously in 2021, 'A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle' showcases John Coltrane during a pivotal phase of his career. This album follows the original studio version of 'A Love Supreme' from 1965, representing Coltrane's deepening exploration of spiritual themes and avant-garde jazz. At this time, he had already established himself as a leading innovator in jazz, pushing boundaries with modal and free jazz elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Diana Ross· Bob Dylan· Barbra Streisand· Frank Zappa· Chick Corea· Aretha Franklin· George Benson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Love Supreme, Pt. I - Acknowledgement Standout 21:53
- 2 Interlude 1 2:28
- 3 A Love Supreme, Pt. II - Resolution 11:05
- 4 Interlude 2 6:23
- 5 A Love Supreme, Pt. III - Pursuance Standout 15:27
- 6 Interlude 3 6:31
- 7 Interlude 4 4:20
- 8 A Love Supreme, Pt. IV - Psalm Standout 7:21
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