A special Coltrane masterpiece, recorded in December 1961 and released in 1963. When asked why such an undertaking, Coltrane replied, "variety." The recording captures the famed John Coltrane Quartet in a performance of timeless ballads.
Easily one of the most important jazz records ever made, John Coltrane's 1964 album 'A Love Supreme' was his pinnacle studio outing that at once compiled all of his innovations from his past, spoke of his current deep spirituality...
Released in 1957, Thelonious Himself is a solo album by Thelonious Monk. The only exception to this is the final track "Monk's Mood," where he is joined by John Coltrane and Wilbur Ware.