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2011-09-30

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2780946

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Alice Coltrane

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Impulse!

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Alice Coltrane (née McLeod; August 27, 1937 – January 12, 2007) was an American jazz musician and composer. She was an accomplished pianist and one of the few harpists in the history of jazz. Coltrane recorded many albums as a bandleader, beginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s for Impulse! and other record labels. Known for her spiritual jazz style, her music had a wide influence both within and outside the world of jazz.

In addition to her musical career, Coltrane dedicated herself to religious education. She founded the Vedantic Center in 1975 and later established the Shanti Anantam Ashram in California in 1983, where she served as spiritual director. During this time, she recorded several albums of Hindu devotional songs before returning to jazz in the 2000s.

Coltrane's journey into music began at Cass Technical High School in Detroit where she learned to play the harp under Velma Froude's guidance. Her talent on this instrument would become a defining aspect of her unique sound.

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Label Code: LC 0236 / LC LC 00236.
For unofficial releases/counterfeit/bootlegs, please [l132473].
[b]1960[/b] The Impulse! label was started as a jazz subsidiary of [l=Am-Par Record Corp.] under the direction of [a=Creed Taylor] and soon after the label's creation, [a=Bob Thiele].
In the 60s the Canadian versions of the label were manufactured by [l=Sparton Of Canada Ltd.] and wear the [l=Sparton Impulse! Records] label.
[b]1962[/b] The company names changed to [l=ABC-Paramount Records, Inc.] - The [l=Sparton Impulse! Records] remains to mention [l=Am-Par Record Corp.] after the company name changed.
[b]1967[/b] A new change to [l=ABC Records, Inc.] In this period sometimes a second [l=ABC Records] brand appears on the label.
[b]1974[/b] Versions on the concentric label design from the 70s commonly display the [l=ABC Impulse!] label brand.
It operated until 1979, though new recordings had stopped by 1977; it survived on with reissues.
[b]1979[/b] ABC was bought by [l=MCA Records] and Impulse! shut down along with all of the other ABC-affiliated labels.

Impulse is known as [i]The House That Trane Built[/i] because of [a=John Coltrane]'s 1961-67 association with the label.

MCA revived the label mainly as a reissue imprint with a few new releases in the 1980s. It was reactivated as part of MCA-owned [l1071] with new artist signings including [a=Diana Krall] in the 1990s. Following a series of major label buy-outs and mergers, Impulse! is now part of the [l=The Verve Music Group] unit of the larger multi-national [l=Universal Music Group].

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The album "Huntington Ashram Monastery/World Galaxy" by Alice Coltrane was released by Impulse. This mesmerizing collection of music showcases Coltrane's unique blend of jazz, Indian classical music, and spiritual influences.

With a runtime of approximately 40 minutes, this album takes listeners on a transformative journey through different musical landscapes. The first half of the album features the Huntington Ashram Monastery suite, which is characterized by its intricate compositions and improvisations. Coltrane's piano playing is both virtuosic and soulful, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws listeners in.

The second half of the album presents the World Galaxy suite, where Coltrane explores a more experimental and cosmic sound. Incorporating elements of free jazz and avant-garde music, this suite pushes boundaries and challenges traditional notions of genre. The use of unconventional instruments such as harp and sitar adds an ethereal quality to the music.

Alice Coltrane's compositions on this album are deeply spiritual in nature, reflecting her own personal journey towards enlightenment. Her devotion to spirituality is evident in the meditative quality of the music, which invites listeners to embark on their own introspective exploration.

Overall, "Huntington Ashram Monastery/World Galaxy" is a masterful work that showcases Alice Coltrane's innovative approach to music. With its fusion of different genres and spiritual themes, this album offers a truly unique listening experience that will captivate fans of jazz and experimental music alike.

Huntington Ashram Monastery/World Galaxy

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