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. Worth exploring once you've heard the obvious entry points.
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
- A Love Supreme, Part I – Acknowledgement on Best 1960s Jazz Songs
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