Recorded in a single session, this album captures the quartet in full flight, pushing the boundaries of modal jazz. It features a compelling blend of fiery improvisation and serene introspection.
- The album was recorded on June 16, 1965, at the Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. It was produced by Bob Thiele. The track "Ascension" from this album is considered a seminal work of the avant-garde jazz movement.
- The album reached number 23 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. It was the quartet's second album released on the Impulse! label that year.
- The lineup on this record features John Coltrane on tenor and soprano saxophone, McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on double bass, and Elvin Jones on drums. It is one of the quartet's most critically acclaimed works.
The John Coltrane Quartet was a pioneering jazz ensemble. This 1965 album marked a period of intense creative output for the group.
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