by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky: @marlonweststl.bsky.socialSpotify: marlonwest)
Glad Music Monday! It’s your month-to-month Rhythm Dealer, Marlon West, again with one other sonic journey.
On this post-Valentine’s and President’s Day Monday, I’ve been fascinated about the legendary musical seeker, John Coltrane. For my second Black Historical past Month providing, I’m happy to share “A Love Supreme: The Important John Coltrane Playlist.” This assortment brings collectively the important tracks of one of many twentieth century’s most influential musical figures.
Whereas John Coltrane is famend for the fiery taking part in that pioneered modal and free jazz — infusing deep spirituality into landmark albums like Big Steps and A Love Supreme — he additionally mastered the artwork of the love track.
This assortment contains “Naima,” the 1959 ballad named after his then-wife, Juanita Naima Grubbs, together with requirements comparable to “I Need To Speak About You,” “My One And Solely Love,” and “Devoted To You.”
From his collaborations with Miles Davis to his private non secular journey from traditional Bebop to the perimeters of the avant-garde, I’ve assembled 9 hours of John Coltrane’s most interesting work so that you can get pleasure from.
Please savor the sounds of the person identified to followers and fellow musicians alike as “Trane.” I sit up for sharing one other assortment with you subsequent month.
As at all times, keep secure, sane, and type.
