Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album
John Coltrane · 2018
47 min · 7 tracks · post-bop · free jazz · hard bop
A vibrant exploration of Coltrane's free jazz ethos, blending raw improvisation with melodic introspection.
Why this album works
'Both Directions at Once' was critically acclaimed upon release, highlighting Coltrane's enduring influence on jazz. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and sparked renewed interest in Coltrane's archives, emphasizing the significance of unreleased works in understanding his legacy.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts improvisational journeys of exploration introspective moments of melodic depth
- Context
- Released posthumously in 2018, 'Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album' captures John Coltrane during a prolific period in the mid-1960s. This session, recorded in 1963, showcases his innovative approach to modal jazz and reflects his artistic evolution following landmark albums like 'A Love Supreme'.
- 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 Untitled Original 11383 5:41
- 2 Nature Boy Standout 3:23
- 3 Untitled Original 11386 8:38
- 4 Vilia 5:32
- 5 Impressions Standout 4:31
- 6 Slow Blues Standout 11:26
- 7 One Up, One Down 7:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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