A Love Supreme

I'm not sure what you want help with -- if you were mesmerized by this recording, I'd say you have pretty damn good taste in jazz and don't need much help.

"A Love Supreme" is, without doubt, Trane's most personal recorded statement. It was composed shortly after Coltrane managed to kick a serious drug habit, at a period of time that he turned to God for help. Trane not only kicked the drug habit, but smoking as well, and thereafter his artistic career took off.

If you are interested in more information about this recording, and this period in Trane's life, let me know and I'll be glad to send you a lengthier commentary.

Best regards,

Scott C-

When I said "can anybody help me out", I meant "can anyone back me up here by agreeing?" I was just wondering how others felt and was also hoping to spur folks to sit back down and listen if it had been a while. It's like an old friend that warms the spirit. Good stuff.

Some things, like the pyramids of Egypt, can not be fully explained. "A Love Supreme" is one of them. You just simply wonder about the construction, while enjoying it's beauty.

A love Supreme is great stuff. Another one that's hard to beat is John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman. This one gets a lot of play in my system. Especially late at night:~)

Prayer takes many forms....