This 1964 studio album captures Coltrane in a transitional period, moving away from the spiritual explorations of A Love Supreme towards a more intense, harmonically complex sound. It features a more conventional quartet lineup than some of his later work.
- The album was recorded during the same sessions as Crescent at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- "Blue World" was the final studio album released during Coltrane's lifetime that had not previously been issued in any form.
- The album was reissued on CD in 1991 and again in 2019 by UMe.
John Coltrane was a towering figure in 20th-century jazz, a saxophonist and composer whose work pushed the boundaries of hard bop, modal jazz, and free jazz. By 1964, he was at the forefront of the avant-garde, exploring new sonic territories with his classic quartet.
Tracklist
