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A Love SupremeA Love Supreme by John Coltrane
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the beginning of the free jazz period, when he was still working with his most loved quartet.
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things by John Coltrane
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probably the most commercial of his modal jazz period...but that doesn't make it bad.
Live at BirdlandLive at Birdland by John Coltrane
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great document of the modal stuff..recorded in '63.
Coltrane Plays the BluesColtrane Plays the Blues by John Coltrane
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buy this!
Live at the Village Vanguard: The Master TakesLive at the Village Vanguard: The Master Takes by John Coltrane
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his most popular live recording during his peak years.
Olé ColtraneOlé Coltrane by John Coltrane
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his last Atlantic label recording..has nice Middle Eastern touches to it.
Sun ShipSun Ship by John Coltrane
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This is from 8/65 just before he got too spacey. This is pretty cerebral, challenging stuff,but it's still listenable thanks to pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and drummer, Elvin Jones.
TransitionTransition by John Coltrane
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this is from 6/65...his first studio album after 'A Love Supreme'...great stuff.
ImpressionsImpressions by John Coltrane
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another great studio recording from the peak years.
ColtraneColtrane by John Coltrane
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his first studio album for Impulse! 1962.
First MeditationsFirst Meditations by John Coltrane
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This is an earlier recording of the stuff on 'Meditations' only it was done with the original quartet in 9/65...much more listenable than 'Meditations'.
Newport '63Newport '63 by John Coltrane
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another choice live document of the peak years.