Best Quartet

Giant Steps, released in 1960, is a technical marvel showcasing Coltrane's unparalleled improvisational skills and harmonic daring. The album's title track and other compositions feature incredibly ra...

Released in 2009, 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' revitalized the Blind Boys of Alabama's career and showcased a modern take on traditional gospel. The album blends classic gospel hymns with blues and so...

Speak No Evil, released in 1964, is a quintessential example of Wayne Shorters sophisticated and melodic post-bop style. The album features a stellar lineup including Freddie Hubbard, Jim Hall, and Ro...

My Favorite Things, recorded in 1961, marked a significant shift in Coltrane's style, embracing modal improvisation and showcasing his mastery of the soprano saxophone. The album's title track, a Rod...

Point of Departure, released in 1964, is a complex and rewarding album showcasing Andrew Hills unique compositional style. Featuring Eric Dolphy, Kenny Dorham, and Jamil Nasser, the albums intricate h...

Inner Urge, released in 1964, showcases Joe Hendersons distinctive and sophisticated post-bop style. Featuring McCoy Tyner, Richard Davis, and Elvin Jones, the albums intricate harmonies and Henderson...

Impressions, recorded in 1963, is essentially a live recording of a performance featuring material from 'A Love Supreme' and other modal compositions. The album highlights Coltrane's improvisational p...

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...

Ballads, recorded in 1958, showcases Coltrane's lyrical and melodic side. Featuring a selection of romantic ballads, the album highlights his expressive tenor saxophone playing and his ability to inte...

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...

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...

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...

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...