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"Released in December 1964, Live at Birdland captures John Coltrane's classic quartet — McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones — during a period of profound artistic growth, combining three live tracks from Birdland on October 8, 1963, with two studio recordings from Van Gelder Studio on November 18, 1963. The album showcases the quartet's mastery of extended form, modal structure, and spiritual intensity, from the live centerpiece 'Afro-Blue,' with Coltrane on soprano navigating shifting rhythms, to the dramatic ballad 'I Want to Talk About You,' featuring his unaccompanied cadenza. Bridging the live energy of Impressions and the introspection of Crescent and A Love Supreme, the album remains a pivotal document of the quartet at full strength." - Verve Records
- 180g black vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
- housed in Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jacket
- features McCoy Tyner (p), Jimmy Garrison (b), and Elvin Jones (d)
- mastered from original analog tapes
- original release year: 1964
- music label: Verve Records 2026
Pre-Order Policy
- If you want to order additional items (including other pre-orders), please make separate orders. Otherwise, we will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship.
- Scheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly.
- All vinyl pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers.
"Released in December 1964, Live at Birdland captures John Coltrane's classic quartet — McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones — during a period of profound artistic growth, combining three live tracks from Birdland on October 8, 1963, with two studio recordings from Van Gelder Studio on November 18, 1963. The album showcases the quartet's mastery of extended form, modal structure, and spiritual intensity, from the live centerpiece 'Afro-Blue,' with Coltrane on soprano navigating shifting rhythms, to the dramatic ballad 'I Want to Talk About You,' featuring his unaccompanied cadenza. Bridging the live energy of Impressions and the introspection of Crescent and A Love Supreme, the album remains a pivotal document of the quartet at full strength." - Verve Records
- 180g black vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
- housed in Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jacket
- features McCoy Tyner (p), Jimmy Garrison (b), and Elvin Jones (d)
- mastered from original analog tapes
- original release year: 1964
- music label: Verve Records 2026
Pre-Order Policy
- If you want to order additional items (including other pre-orders), please make separate orders. Otherwise, we will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship.
- Scheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly.
- All vinyl pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers.
