Afro Blue Impressions, recorded in 1963 during Coltrane's European tour, is now reissued on vinyl. The legendary saxophonist is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
The recordings that make up Afro Blue Impressions were acquired by jazz impresario/auteur Norman Granz during the tours he produced for many jazz artists during the 1960s, though they weren't issued until 1973. Recorded at shows in Berlin and Stockholm, the John Coltrane Quartet - with McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones - is in tremendous form here, using a familiar repertoire in order to expand upon the group's own building blocks in creating the new post-harmonic system that the saxophonist was developing. Afro Blue Impressions is a rhythm collision, where mode gives way to some of Trane's most angular soprano playing, pushing the limits of the instrument and his own dexterity to near breaking points. This is the sound of one of the greatest - albeit short-lived - quartets in jazz history completely coming into its own in concert.
Tracklist
A1. Lonnie's Lament
A2. Naima
A3. Chasin' the Trane
B1. My Favorite Things
C1. Afro Blue
C2. Cousin Mary
C3. I Want To Talk About You
D1. Spiritual
D2. Impressions
Please note that Afro Blue Impressions (Reissue) (Vinyl 2LP) is currently not in store but is with our local supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-5 days from the time you place the order for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.