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Music > Reviews > John Coltrane John ColtraneThe Classic Quartet -- the Complete Impulse! Studio RecordingsBy ="Description" CONTENT="John Coltrane, The Classic QuartetThe new extravagantly packaged Coltrane set captures the legend at the height of his powers during his “classic quartet” period. This is the music that established the Coltrane legend and marked his place in the jazz pantheon as one of the most influential artists ever. Backed by the brilliant pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and drummer Elvin Jones, Coltrane created many of his most enduring and popular performances. The 8-CD Classic Quartet includes 66 tracks from 18 albums that have been stunningly digitally remastered and a well-written 100-page booklet with a plethora or rare photos and historical insights. If you like jazz at all, this collection is essential. —
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John Coltrane: InterplayBy Zeth Lundy25.Oct.07 Coltrane's supportive role as a sideman is highlighted on this five-disc collection of "blowing sessions" recorded for Prestige in the late '50s. Part 1: Beethoven to Phil Ochs (1824-1965)By PopMatters Staff16.Jul.07 Psalm 100 instructs, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!". What more joyful sound than the life-affirming song of protest, for that is the sound wrenched from the deepest grief and suffering, from exhausted and diseased lungs, and the voice raised in tuneful protest is among the most beautiful of human sounds. Sing out, indeed!  Celebrating John Coltrane, Personally
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