Live in Japan [4CD]

John Coltrane / John Coltrane Quintet

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Live in Japan [4CD] Review

by Scott Yanow

This very interesting four-CD set contains two sets of music by the 1966 John Coltrane Quintet, recorded in Tokyo, Japan. Most of the music had not been released in the United States until 1991. Coltrane (heard on tenor, soprano, and alto) engages in some ferocious interplay with Pharoah Sanders (on tenor, alto, and bass clarinet), pianist Alice Coltrane, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and drummer Rashied Ali; fans of Trane's earlier records may not like these atonal flights. However, listeners who enjoy avant-garde jazz will find many stirring moments among the very lengthy performances. The shortest piece is the 25-minute version of "Peace on Earth," and "My Favorite Things" goes on for over 57 minutes.

Track Listing - Disc 1

		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
	1	Afro Blue Mongo Santamaría	John Coltrane / John Coltrane Quintet	12:22	Spotify Amazon
	2	Peace on Earth John Coltrane	John Coltrane / John Coltrane Quintet	26:25	Spotify Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 2

		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
	1	Crescent John Coltrane	John Coltrane / John Coltrane Quintet	54:33	Spotify Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 3

		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
	1	Peace on Earth John Coltrane	John Coltrane / John Coltrane Quintet	25:05	Spotify Amazon
	2	Leo John Coltrane	John Coltrane / John Coltrane Quintet	44:49	Spotify Amazon