John Coltrane 'A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters' - An Essential Spiritual Jazz Experience 2CD

UPC: 00602547489449 

MPN: 00602547489449 

Brand Name: Impulse!

Overview: The Defining Statement of Spiritual Jazz, Expanded

A Love Supreme: The Complete Masters is the definitive 2-CD edition of John Coltrane's 1965 masterwork, arguably the most important jazz album of the post-bop era and a profound statement of faith. This expanded set includes the original stereo album, newly discovered mono reference masters, and—most importantly—previously unreleased recordings from the original quartet session, as well as the legendary unreleased Sextet session. This extraordinary document offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process of Coltrane and his Classic Quartet (McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones) as they brought this four-part suite to life. This is an essential release for John Coltrane collectors, spiritual jazz enthusiasts, and those seeking rare, complete master recordings of jazz milestones.

Product Features

• Artist: John Coltrane
• Format: Deluxe 2 x CD Set, Complete Masters Edition, Archival Release
• Genre: Jazz, Spiritual Jazz, Modal Jazz, Post-Bop
• Style: Instrumental Jazz, Avant-Garde
• Original Recording Date: December 9 & 10, 1964
• Personnel: John Coltrane (Tenor Sax), McCoy Tyner (Piano), Jimmy Garrison (Bass), Elvin Jones (Drums).
• Additional Personnel (Disc 2, Tracks 6-11): Archie Shepp (Tenor Sax), Art Davis (Bass).
• Packaging: Includes a 32-page booklet with Coltrane's musical notations, rare images, and an essay by acclaimed jazz author Ashley Kahn.
• Mastering: Recorded and mixed by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder.
• Label: Impulse! / The Verve Music Group
• Original Album Catalogue No.: Impulse! AS-77

Interesting Facts about the 'A Love Supreme' Sessions

• The Coltrane Quartet's Pinnacle: A Love Supreme is widely regarded as the creative peak of the John Coltrane Classic Quartet, representing the culmination of their five-year musical journey together.
• The Missing Sextet Session: Disc 2 contains the complete, surviving takes of the legendary December 10, 1964, session where Coltrane attempted to record the first movement ("Acknowledgement") with a Sextet. This unreleased version adds Archie Shepp (Tenor Sax) and Art Davis (Second Bass), providing an alternate, fascinatingly dense perspective on the core work. Tracks 6 and 7 of this session are presented in stereo for the first time.
• A Statement of Faith: The four-part suite—"Acknowledgement," "Resolution," "Pursuance," and "Psalm"—is a devotional piece, Coltrane's offering and declaration of his newfound spiritual clarity. The final track, "Psalm," is noted for Coltrane's saxophone solo following the exact rhythmic and melodic structure of a prayer he wrote in the album's liner notes.
• Previously Unreleased Treasures: This set marks the debut of the unreleased mono reference masters of "Pursuance" and "Psalm" on CD 1, and several complete takes and overdubs from the sessions on Disc 2, making it the most comprehensive package of this iconic recording available.

Track Listing:

Disc 1: The Original Stereo Album & Mono Reference Masters

Disc 2: Quartet & Sextet Sessions: December 9–10, 1964

Publishers

• Record Label: Impulse! / The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
• Copyright: The Verve Music Group (2015)
• Original Producer: Bob Thiele
• Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder

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