Name: Ascension
Brand: John Coltrane

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1792024

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Limited edition

Release date

2009-09-14

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Universal

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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John Coltrane

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Jazz

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John Coltrane was an American saxophonist and jazz composer. He was one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, known for his contributions to bebop, hardbop, modal jazz, and free jazz. Coltrane recorded over fifty albums as a leader and collaborated with legendary artists such as Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. His music evolved to become increasingly spiritual throughout his life. Recognized for his masterful improvisation and iconic centrality to the history of jazz, Coltrane received numerous awards including a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board in 2007.Born on September 23, 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina, USA, John Coltrane passed away on July 17, 1967 at the age of forty due to liver cancer. Despite his untimely death, his legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians.Coltrane's musical journey extended beyond himself; he married pianist Alice Coltrane and their son Ravi Coltrane followed in his father's footsteps as a talented saxophonist.

back in stock. the album 'ascension' played a profoundly important role in john coltrane's final period. recorded in june 1965, almost exactly two years before his death, this session marks coltrane's final stepping off point into free jazz. the album also marks a division for coltrane's fans, as there are some that applaud his final escape from jazz tradition while others simply couldn't follow him into the great unknown. one way or another, ascension refuses to be ignored. a stunning list of colleagues joins the legendary saxophonist on his final quest. besides his famed regular quartet, avant-garde saxophonists pharaoh sanders and archie shepp, extra bassist art davis, and even trumpet star freddie hubbard, among others, produce an intense sonic assault. if you're sensitive to dissonant noise and uncontrolled barrages of sound, ascension will offer you no comfort. however, the unbridled emotional onslaught that coltrane unleashes here dwarfs any other artist's entire output. love it or hate it, this is one album that's sure to stay on your mind long after its din has faded.

Ascension

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