John Coltrane - A Love Supreme (Deluxe Edition 2cd) (1964) (eac-flac-cover)

 

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme (Deluxe Edition 2cd) (1964)

jazz | 2cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 585MB

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John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" is an elegant masterpiece. A flawlessly conceived suite with spiritual overtones, "A Love Supreme" features the saxaphonist at his most reverend and focused. The repackaged edition is an example of what happens when you take a great record and make it even better. Disc one has the entire album painstakingly remastered by Rudy Van Gelder, and the sound is significantly superior the original monaural mix. On the new version, we witness a huge improvement in clarity, and Coltrane projects even more fully than we've heard before. But disc two, which clocks in at 77 minutes, is the Real Deal for Coltrane completists. Those who have bootlegged copies of the France live recording can now toss them out the window, for that performance, along with a few alternative takes of other tracks, surfaces here. The live performance, recorded in July 1965, is a must-listen for any lover of jazz. In fact, in many respects, I think it's just as good as the original version. For example, I was really blown away by the live rendition of "Pursuance," which kicks off with a fierce two-and-a-half minute drum solo by Elvin Jones that must be heard to be believed. Coltrane then goes full throttle with his sax and amazingly holds his own during this 21-minute excursion which is sure to leave you amazed. "A Love Supreme" is one of those albums that you can't say "no" to. If you have to own any copy of this classic, this version is definitely the way to go. Not only is the sound quality better, but the outstanding live performance and alternative takes on disc 2 provide a more intimate look at this recording. Highly, highly recommended.

Tracks
Disc 1
1 - A Love Supreme Part I: Acknowledgement
2 - A Love Supreme Part II - Resolution
3 - A Love Supreme, Part III: Pursuance
4 - A Love Supreme, Part IV-Psalm
Disc 2
1 - Introduction by André Francis (live 1965 at the Festival Mondial)
2 - A Love Supreme, Part 1: Acknowledgement (live 1965 at the Festival Mondial)
3 - A Love Supreme, Part 2: Resolution (live 1965 at the Festival Mondial)
4 - A Love Supreme, Part 3: Pursuance (live 1965 at the Festival Mondial)
5 - A Love Supreme, Part 4: Psalm (live 1965 at the Festival Mondial)
6 - A Love Supreme, Part II-Resolution (alternate take)
7 - A Love Supreme, Part 2: Resolution (alternate take)
8 - A Love Supreme, Part 1: Acknowledgement (Breakdown)
9 - A Love Supreme, Part 1: Acknowledgement (alternate take)

Personnel
* John Coltrane
* Archie Shepp Tenor Saxophone (8, 9)
* McCoy Tyner Piano
* Art Davis Bass (8, 9)
* Jimmy Garrison Bass
* Elvin Jones Drums

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