A unique sound: its passion and strength could only be matched by its elegance and intelligence. And a musician who was a whole world of innovation and creativity, dedication and integrity, political and cultural references. I happen to owe John Coltrane much more than words can express; the first track of his I ever listened to was this astonishing live version of Afro Blue, by what today is addressed as the classic John Coltrane Quartet with McCoy Tyner (piano), Jimmy Garrison (bass), and Elvin Jones (drums).
John Coltrane, The Village Gate, New York, 1961
Photograph by Herb Snitzer jazztimes.com
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