description Crescent – John Coltrane Overview
John Coltrane's *Crescent*, released in 1964, is a pivotal post-bop jazz album. The recording features Coltrane’s quartet: Tyner, Garrison, and Heath. It’s notable for its exploration of modal improvisation and deeply immersive compositions like “Crescent.” This work remains significant for serious jazz listeners and students studying the evolution of American music.
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Was John Coltrane's Crescent released in 1969?
No. Crescent was released by Impulse! in 1964 and belongs to Coltrane's classic quartet period. The group was John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones.
Which tracks are actually on Crescent?
The album includes Crescent, Wise One, Bessie's Blues, Lonnie's Lament, and The Drum Thing. Poolside is not a standard track from John Coltrane's Crescent.
How does Crescent connect to A Love Supreme?
Crescent came shortly before A Love Supreme, which was recorded later in 1964. Both albums show Coltrane moving into more devotional, meditative long-form playing with the same classic quartet.
Is Crescent a free jazz album?
Not in the fully free sense of Coltrane's later Ascension era. Crescent is modal and exploratory, but it still has clear themes, ballad-like passages, and the rhythmic grounding of Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garrison.
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