John Coltrane Quartet, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones / France 1962 2 Shows Complete FM Broadcast Edition

In 1962, the John Coltrane Quartet, on the cusp of their golden age, delivered a spectacular performance at the Olympia Theatre in Paris. This highly sought-after 4-CD set features the first complete recording of both parts of the concert, using original radio broadcast audio. Unlike previous CD releases, this 4-CD set is a truly historical archive, allowing listeners to experience the entire performance from the first and second parts of the concert using four different radio broadcast recordings. The tracks are selected from broadcasts in the 1960s, 1980s, and 1990s. The first two tracks are from the earliest recordings and have slightly lower sound quality, but this is understandable given that they are from broadcasts half a century ago. The members are the golden quartet: McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones. The lyrical beauty of the performance on the eve of “Ballads” and the spiritual exhilaration leading up to “A Love Supreme” coexist in this 1962 performance, which shines with a special brilliance in Coltrane’s history. In tracks like “Mr. P.C.” and “Impressions,” the sense of liberation unique to European tours contributes to the extended improvisations that far surpass those on the studio albums. The moment when Coltrane, responding to Elvin’s polyrhythmic drumming, suddenly plunges into a spiritual realm is truly breathtaking. This complete live documentary, a must-have for collectors, meticulously captures the evolution of the Coltrane Quartet in 1962. This four-disc set is among the top-class European concert recordings in terms of both content and historical value. Live At Olympia Theatre, Paris, France November 17th, 1962 Disc 1(Early Show) 1.The Inchworm(7:08) 2.Bye Bye Blackbird(13:32) 2.Mr.P.C.(15:29 4.Naima(7:03) Disc 2 1.Traneing In(19:15) 2.My Favorite Things(inc 19:16) (voiceover radio announcement) Disc 3(Late Show) 1.The Inchworm(10:17) 2.Every Time We Say Goodbye(4:57) 3.Mr.P.C.(25:44) Disc 2 1.Bye Bye Blackbird(19:48) 2.Traneing In(inc 17:24) 3.My Favorite Theings(23:56) John Coltrane(ss, ts) McCoy Tyner(p) Jimmy Garrison(b) Elvin Jones(dr)