{"product_id":"the-john-coltrane-quartet-the-complete-africa-brass-sessions-2-disc-set","title":"The John Coltrane Quartet: The Complete Africa\/Brass Sessions 2-Disc Set","description":"The John Coltrane Quartet: The Complete Africa\/Brass Sessions 2-Disc MUSIC CDs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Impulse! \/ GRP \/ MCA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1995 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTHE JOHN COLTRANE QUARTET: THE COMPLETE AFRICA\/BRASS SESSIONS 2-DISC SET\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eThe John Coltrane Quartet: The Complete Africa\/Brass Sessions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eImpulse! \/ GRP \/ MCA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eIMPD-2-168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eModal Jazz, Orchestral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Coltrane was one of the most influential tenor saxophonists of the 20th century, known for his intense tone, relentless work ethic and spiritual approach to improvisation. Across the late 1950s and early 1960s Coltrane pushed the boundaries of bebop into modal and avant-garde territories, assembling a classic quartet that included McCoy Tyner on piano, Reggie Workman on bass and Elvin Jones on drums. His music combined technical mastery with a searching, expressive quality that reshaped modern jazz and inspired generations of players and listeners. Coltrane's recordings from this era are celebrated both for their ensemble interplay and for their visionary soloing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis two-disc collection assembles the complete Africa\/Brass sessions, presenting the original orchestrated tracks alongside alternate takes and extended versions that document Coltrane's expansive approach. The sessions feature brass and orchestral arrangements and are notable for their bold textures and the presence of large ensemble voicings arranged for Coltrane's compositions and reinterpretations. The set highlights seminal pieces such as \"Africa\" and Coltrane's unique reinterpretation of \"Greensleeves,\" showing both studio experimentation and the quartet's deep group rapport. Reissued in 1995 with additional material and careful remastering, this edition provides a comprehensive look at a pivotal project in Coltrane's catalog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel:\u003cbr\u003eJohn Coltrane, tenor saxophone\u003cbr\u003eMcCoy Tyner, piano\u003cbr\u003eReggie Workman, bass\u003cbr\u003eElvin Jones, drums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrchestra conducted by Eric Dolphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal sessions produced by Creed Taylor\u003cbr\u003eReissue produced by Michael Cuscuna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISC ONE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eGreensleeves\u003cbr\u003e9:57\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eSong of the Underground Railroad\u003cbr\u003e6:44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eGreensleeves (alternate take)\u003cbr\u003e10:53\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eThe Damned Don't Cry\u003cbr\u003e7:34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eAfrica (first version)\u003cbr\u003e14:08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISC TWO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eBlues Minor\u003cbr\u003e7:20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eAfrica (alternate take)\u003cbr\u003e16:08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eAfrica\u003cbr\u003e16:29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Impulse! \/ GRP \/ MCA","offers":[{"title":"Used In Pamphlet","offer_id":67638830170390,"sku":"137467","price":44.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202610021857303264902d7d38d3.jpg?v=1790992809","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-john-coltrane-quartet-the-complete-africa-brass-sessions-2-disc-set","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}