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An Incredible Stunning show wonderfully preserved!!! Ltd edition gatefold LP is a masterpiece.
The main issue I have with this recording is that it seems like a single microphone was used to capture the entire performance. The piano and drums don't sound properly mic'd, so they're barely audible in the background, making it hard to discern what they're doing. I get that the focus is on Coltrane's sax, and it certainly shines through, but it's pretty much the only thing that does. Coltrane is playing right into that main mic, so his sound overpowers anything the band is doing. Is that a problem? Well, this recording is essentially a solo performance by Coltrane, improvising for nearly two hours with minimal breaks. I'd say this one's for die-hard Coltrane fans. It's not your typical jazz performance but rather pure improvisation, pushing the boundaries of sound. The musical ideas here are quite out there, but if you're into that sort of thing, like I am, you'll find them enjoyable.
An Incredible Stunning show wonderfully preserved!!! The Ltd edition gatefold LP is a masterpiece.
While I don't own the limited edition vinyl, I do have the CD version. It's a captivating late Coltrane piece, but a heads-up: unlike the "John Coltrane Live in Japan" 4CD box set, this recording was done with a single microphone. This means that Coltrane, or whichever horn is taking the lead, pretty much drowns out the backing band. The horns, though, they sound incredible—if you're after raw, unfiltered late Coltrane, this is a stellar choice. Just keep in mind that the backing band's presence is a bit hit-or-miss in the mix. Alice Coltrane's solos are intriguing, and you can catch some of the augmented percussion when the horns aren't dominating. It's a historically significant piece with fascinating liner notes, but the ensemble balance is definitely off. If they'd just set up a couple more mics, it could've been a landmark recording. As it stands, if you're looking for a late Coltrane document that's more about him than the band dynamics, grab a copy. I know I'm eventually going to get my hands on a vinyl version.
While I don't own the limited edition vinyl, I do have the CD. It's quite an intriguing late Coltrane piece, but a heads-up: unlike the "John Coltrane Live in Japan" 4CD box set, this recording was done with just one microphone. So, Coltrane, or whichever horn is taking the lead, pretty much drowns out the backing band. The horns, though, they sound incredible. If you're after raw, unfiltered late Coltrane, this is a stellar choice. Just know that the backing band kind of fades in and out, and Alice Coltrane's solos, along with the augmented percussion when the horns aren't playing, are quite captivating. It's historically significant, and the linear notes are fascinating, but the recording is quite unbalanced in terms of the ensemble. It could've been a landmark recording if they'd set up a couple more mics...as it stands, if you're looking for a late Coltrane document that's more about Coltrane himself than the band dynamics, go for it. I know I'm eventually going to grab a vinyl copy.
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