Released 60 years ago
New Thing at Newport
John Coltrane · 1966
61 min · 7 tracks · post-bop · free jazz · hard bop
A bold amalgamation of avant-garde jazz and fiery improvisation, echoing the spirit of social change.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Archie Shepp was gaining prominence in the mid-1960s, with 'New Thing at Newport' being his second album released after his debut in 1965. This album marked a significant moment in his career as he embraced the avant-garde movement, showcasing his distinctive style that blended post-bop with political themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pharoah Sanders· Ornette Coleman· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Down, One Up 13:53
- 2 My Favorite Things 14:42
- 3 Rufus (Swung His Face at Last to the Wind Then His Neck Snapped) 5:12
- 4 Le Matin Des Noire 7:59
- 5 Skag 3:09
- 6 Call Me by My Rightful Name 6:39
- 7 Gingerbread, Gingerbread Boy 10:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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