A Love Supreme [Monophonic Edition] [180g LP]

by John Coltrane

Overview

One of the most important records ever made, John Coltrane's A Love Supreme was his pinnacle studio outing, that at once compiled all of the innovations from his past, spoke to the current of deep spirituality that liberated him from addictions to drugs and alcohol, and glimpsed at the future innovations of his final two and a half years. Recorded over two days in December 1964, Trane's classic quartet--Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, and Jimmy Garrison-- stepped into the studio and created one of the most the most thought-provoking, concise, and technically pleasing albums of their bountiful relationship. From the undulatory (and classic) bassline at the intro to the last breathy notes, Trane is at the peak of his logical and emotionally varied soloing, while the rest of the group is completely atttuned to his spiritual vibe. Composed of four parts, each has a thematic progression. "Acknowledgement" is the awakening to a spiritual life from the darkness of the world; it trails off with the saxophonist chanting the suite's title. "Resolution" is an amazingly beautiful, somewhat turbulent segment. It portrays the dedication required for discovery on the path toward spiritual understanding. "Pursuance" searches deeply for that experience, while "Psalm" portrays that discovery and the realization of enlightenment with humility. Although sometimes aggressive and dissonant, this isn't Coltrane at his most furious or adventurous. His recordings following this period--studio and live-- become progressively untethered and extremely spirited. A Love Supreme not only attempts but realizes the ambitious undertaking of Coltrane's concept; his emotional, searching, sometimes prayerful journey is made abundantly clear. Clocking in at 33 minutes; A Love Supreme conveys much without overstatement. It is almost impossible to imagine any jazz collection without it. ~ Sam Samuelson and Thom Jurek

Product Details

Release Date:	09/26/2025
Label:	Impulse Records
UPC:	0602478371004

Tracks

1. A Love Supreme, Pt. I ¿ Acknowledgement [Monophonic Mix]
2. A Love Supreme, Pt. II ¿ Resolution [Monophonic Mix]
3. A Love Supreme, Pt. III ¿ Pursuance [Monophonic Mix]
4. A Love Supreme, Pt. IV ¿ Psalm [Monophonic Mix]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Coltrane   Primary Artist,Saxophone,Sax (Tenor),Vocals
Andre Francis   Primary Artist,Spoken Word
John Coltrane Sextet   Primary Artist
John Coltrane Quartet   Primary Artist,Percussion,Sax (Tenor)
Elvin Jones   Drums
Pharoah Sanders   Percussion,Sax (Tenor)
Archie Shepp   Saxophone,Sax (Tenor)
Donald Rafael Garrett   Double Bass
Jimmy Garrison   Bass,Double Bass
McCoy Tyner   Piano
Art Davis   Bass,Double Bass
Carlos Ward   Sax (Alto)

Technical Credits

John Coltrane   Composer,Liner Notes
Esmond Edwards   Photography
Erick Labson   Digital Remastering
John Coltrane Quartet   Composer,Producer
George Gray   Cover Design
Rudy Van Gelder   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering,Recording,Restoration
Isabelle Wong   Package Design
Edward O'Dowd   Design
Victor Kalin   Paintings,Illustrations
Jason Claiborne   Design,Graphic Design
Joe Lebow   Liner Design
Sherniece Smith   Art Producer,Art Coordinator
Bob Thiele   Producer,Cover Photo,Original Session Producer,Original Cover Photography
Mark Smith   Production Assistant
Michael Cuscuna   Liner Notes,Reissue Producer
Bryan Koniarz   Reissue Producer
George Douglas   Producer
Ashley Kahn   Composer,Liner Notes,Reissue Producer
Zev Feldman   Producer
Cameron Mizell   Production Coordination
Ken Druker   Producer,Reissue Producer,Executive Producer
Bill Levenson   Reissue Supervisor
George Klabin   Producer
Peter Keepnews   Notes Editing
Ron Warwell   Design
Charles Stewart   Photography
Joe Brazil   Recording
Chuck Stewart   Photography
Lee Tanner   Photography
Joe Alper   Photography
Hollis King   Art Direction
Kevin Reeves   Mastering,Mastering Engineer