Best 1960S Jazz

Crescent, released in 1964, is often overshadowed by 'A Love Supreme,' but it remains a significant and beautiful work. The album features a more introspective and atmospheric sound, with complex harm...

Oleocoltrane, recorded in 1961, is a fascinating exploration of Latin rhythms and jazz improvisation. Featuring a quartet with McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones, the album blends Coltrane's...

Africa/Brass, released in 1961, is a unique and ambitious project that combines Coltrane's quartet with a large ensemble of brass and percussion. The album explores Afro-Cuban rhythms and harmonies, c...

Standard Trane, recorded in 1962, features Coltrane and his quartet interpreting a selection of jazz standards. While the performances are undeniably brilliant, the album's primary significance lies i...

Ascension, recorded in 1965, is a sprawling and intensely chaotic work featuring a large ensemble of musicians. It's a landmark recording in the free jazz movement, characterized by its lack of tradit...

Golijf, recorded in 1966, represents a further exploration into free jazz territory. The album features extended, largely unstructured improvisations, pushing the boundaries of harmonic and rhythmic c...

Expression, recorded in 1967, is a late-period Coltrane album showcasing a more fragmented and abstract style. The album features extended improvisations and a sense of searching and exploration. Whil...

Cosmic Music, recorded in 1968, is a solo performance by Coltrane featuring extended, largely unstructured improvisations. The album's minimalist approach and free-form structure make it a challenging...

Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album is a posthumous release containing recordings from a 1963 concert. While offering a glimpse into a relatively early period of Coltrane's modal explorations, the...