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Illuminations

Alice Coltrane · 1974

35 min · 6 tracks · jazz

Spiritual jazz interweaves ethereal harp, lush orchestration, and contemplative melodies to create a transcendent listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • contemplative and meditative moods
  • spiritual and ethereal soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1974, Alice Coltrane had established herself as a significant voice in jazz, following her acclaimed album 'Journey in Satchidananda' in 1970. 'Illuminations' represents a collaborative effort with Carlos Santana, showcasing her continued evolution as an artist while exploring deeper spiritual themes through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Pharoah Sanders· Sun Ra· Don Cherry

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Guru Sri Chinmoy Aphorism 1:02
  • 2 Angel of Air 3:53
  • 3 Angel of Water 5:30
  • 4 Bliss: The Eternal Now 5:47
  • 5 Angel of Sunlight 14:35
  • 6 Illuminations 4:28

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