John Coltrane - "Live" At The Village Vanguard (1962) [2022 DSD256]

"John Coltrane Live at the Village Vanguard"
is a monumental and highly regarded live jazz
album recorded on November 2 and 3, 1961,
by the legendary saxophonist John Coltrane.
Released in 1962, it captures Coltrane at the
peak of his creative powers and showcases
his groundbreaking approach to jazz improvi-
sation.
The album features Coltrane's classic quartet,
which included McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy
Garrison on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums.
Together, they create a mesmerizing and
dynamic musical experience that pushes the
boundaries of jazz.
The opening track, "Spiritual," sets the tone
for the entire album with its spiritual and
searching quality. Coltrane's saxophone play-
ing is characterized by his signature "sheets
of sound" technique, in which he plays rapid
and intricate lines with remarkable fluidity and
intensity. His improvisations are deeply ex-
pressive and convey a wide range of emo-
tions.


Tracks:

1 Spiritual 13:30
2 Softly As In A Morning Sunrise 6:25
3 Chasin' The Trane 15:55

Personnel:

Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – John Coltrane
Bass – Reggie Workman
Bass Clarinet – Eric Dolphy (Track 1)
Drums – Elvin Jones
Piano – McCoy Tyner