The John Coltrane Quartet Plays [Verve Acoustic Sounds Series] [180g LP]

by John Coltrane Quartet

Overview

One of the turning points in the career of John Coltrane came in 1965. The great saxophonist, whose playing was always very explorative and searching, crossed the line into atonality during that year, playing very free improvisations (after stating quick throwaway themes) that were full of passion and fury. This particular studio album has two standards (a stirring "Chim Chim Cheree" and "Nature Boy") along with two recent Coltrane originals ("Brazilia" and "Song of Praise"). Art Davis plays the second bass on "Nature Boy," but otherwise this set (a perfect introduction for listeners to Coltrane's last period) features the classic quartet comprised of the leader, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and drummer Elvin Jones. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/29/2025
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0602475813019

Tracks

1. Chim Chim Cheree
2. Brazilia
3. Nature Boy
4. Song Of Praise

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Coltrane   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
John Coltrane Quartet   Primary Artist
Jimmy Garrison   Double Bass,Bass
Art Davis   Double Bass,Guest Artist,Bass
Elvin Jones   Drums
McCoy Tyner   Piano

Technical Credits

Rudy Van Gelder   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Bob Thiele   Audio Production,Producer
Lee Tanner   Cover Photo
Hollis King   Art Direction
Isabelle Wong   Design
Frank Kofsky   Liner Notes
Joe Lebow   Liner Design
Andy Kman   Production Coordination
Robert R. Sherman   Composer
Eden Ahbez   Composer
Kevin Reeves   Mastering
John Coltrane   Composer
Anthony Newley   Composer
Harry Weinger   Reissue Supervisor
Richard M. Sherman   Composer
Robert B. Sherman   Composer
Leslie Bricusse   Composer