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MeditationsJohn Coltrane
Jazz · 1960s

Meditations

Released 1966Jazz
Classic

A fierce, spiritual free-jazz peak. Intense and acclaimed. A late landmark. Released in 1966, it's one of John Coltrane's later high points.

On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.

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