John Coltrane’s Africa/Brass captures a pivotal moment in his groundbreaking career. Recorded in April 1961 with a 17-piece orchestra featuring jazz greats like Booker Little, Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, McCoy Tyner, and Elvin Jones, the album blends powerful orchestration with virtuosic solos. Tracks like “Greensleeves” and “Songs of the Underground Railroad” showcase masterful rhythms and improvisation, hinting at Coltrane’s avant-garde future. This essential work highlights the evolution of his music. The vinyl edition includes the bonus track “Song Of The Underground,” recorded during the same sessions.
