Meditations — 1966

A fierce, spiritual free-jazz peak. Intense and acclaimed. A late landmark. Not the first record to reach for, but well worth reaching for.

On vinyl: The original pressing is a collector's piece; a modern remaster is the sensible route.

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More from John Coltrane — where to go next

If you have Meditations, these are the John Coltrane records worth reaching for next.

1. 1
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2. 2
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3. 3
   Live at the Village Vanguard1962 · Jazz
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4. 4
   Blue Train1958 · Jazz
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5. 5
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