A Monastic Trio [Verve By Request Series]

by Alice Coltrane

Overview

Alice Coltrane's 1968 solo debut on Impulse still stands tall in the artist's excellent discography. Coltrane had already gained a considerable education playing in the band of her late husband John during one of his boldest and most exploratory periods. The searching quality underpinning the saxophonist's last albums is also present on A Monastic Trio, as are the Eastern modalities and the balance between density and expansiveness often associated with Trane. But to consider Coltrane's debut a mere offshoot of her late husband's inventions is to do her a great disservice. Coltrane distinguishes herself as a composer (all the tunes on the album are hers), and as an instrumentalist (her harp playing, in particular, is noteworthy). A Monastic Trio also benefits from a superb personnel list, including Rashied Ali on drums, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and the irrepressible Pharoah Sanders on saxophone, flute, and bass clarinet. This recording remains one of the landmark debuts in avant-garde jazz. ~ Rovi Staff

Product Details

Release Date:	06/07/2024
Label:	Impulse Records
UPC:	0602458948134

Tracks

1. Ohnedaruth
2. Gospel Trane
3. I Want To See You
4. Lovely Sky Boat
5. Oceanic Beloved
6. Atomic Peace

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Alice Coltrane   Primary Artist,Piano,Organ,Harp
John Coltrane   Guest Artist,Vocals
Rashied Ali   Guest Artist,Drums
Pharoah Sanders   Guest Artist,Clarinet (Bass),Sax (Tenor),Flute
Jimmy Garrison   Bass
Ben Riley   Drums

Technical Credits

Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Roy Musnig   Engineer
Chuck Stewart   Photography
Isabelle Wong   Graphic Design
Joseph Jarman   Composer
Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer
Erick Labson   Remastering
Alice Coltrane   Producer,Composer