John Coltrane – Love (1965)

John Coltranes Love is from  his album First Meditations (for quartet), recorded September 2, 1965,  New Jersey. It was the last recording made by the classic John Coltrane Quartet; Later on the group were playing with additional musicians. Coltrane sticks here exclusively to tenor saxophone, passionately and lyrical. The album was released in 1977.

The five movements:

1 – Love,   2 – Compassion,   3 – Joy,   4 – Consequences,   5 – Serenity

The Lineup:
John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
Jimmy Garrison – double bass
Elvin Jones – drums
McCoy Tyner – piano

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