A four-part spiritual suite of overwhelming intensity and devotion, recorded by Coltrane's classic quartet. It moves from searching to ecstatic to serene. A towering statement that rewards close, uninterrupted listening. Released in 1965, it's a key entry in John Coltrane's run.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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- Acknowledgement on Best Jazz Songs of All Time, Best 1960s Jazz Songs
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If you have A Love Supreme, these are the John Coltrane records worth reaching for next.
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Live at the Village Vanguard1962 · JazzEssential
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Blue Train1958 · JazzClassic
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Ballads1963 · JazzClassic