Ep. 66-John Coltrane—a tribute to the man and the music

In this episode, I discuss legendary saxophonist John Coltrane with talented historians, writers, and, of course, musicians. One of those musicians, Charles McPherson, knew Coltrane personally. Coltrane's signature album A Love Supreme and his groundbreaking song "Giant Steps" are singled out for attention, and we talk about his classic quartet with Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, and Jimmy Garrison, as well as some of his other great bandmates, including Eric Dolphy, Pharoah Sanders, Rashied Ali, and Alice Coltrane. Coltrane's spirituality, its influence on his sound, and his passion and dedication to the horn permeate the interviews. Recommended listening:A Love Supreme                                              Blue TrainAfrica Brass                                                       ImpressionsGiant Steps                                                        MeditationsKulu Se Mama                                                  Black PearlsTransition                                                            Live at BirdlandDuke Ellington and John Coltrane     Interstellar SpaceBallads                                                                  Coltrane's SoundOut of This World                                          My Favorite Things