Album · 1977

First Meditations (For Quartet)

Released: 1977
Label: Impulse!
Catalogue no.: AS-9332
Tracklist: 5 tracks
Length: 38:50
Country: US

“First Meditations (For Quartet)” is an album by John Coltrane, released in 1977 on Impulse!. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 38:50. Jazz standards on the record include “Serenity”. The line-up features Elvin Jones (drums (drum set)), Jimmy Garrison (double bass), John Coltrane (producer, tenor saxophone) and McCoy Tyner (piano).

Who played on First Meditations (For Quartet)

Elvin Jones drums (drum set) all tracks
Jimmy Garrison double bass all tracks
John Coltrane producer, tenor saxophone all tracks
McCoy Tyner piano all tracks

Tracklist

A1 Love — John Coltrane 8:00
A2 Compassion — John Coltrane 9:30
B1 Joy — John Coltrane 8:53
B2 Consequences — John Coltrane 7:15
B3 Serenity standard — John Coltrane 5:12

Production

Bob Thiele producer
Rudy van Gelder recording

More albums by John Coltrane

Coltrane 1957 · Prestige Blue Train 1958 · Blue Note John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio 1958 · Prestige Soultrane 1958 · Prestige Cattin’ with Coltrane and Quinichette 1959 · Prestige Giant Steps 1960 · Atlantic Settin’ the Pace 1961 · Prestige Lush Life 1961 · Prestige Coltrane Jazz 1961 · Atlantic Olé Coltrane 1961 · Atlantic My Favorite Things 1961 · Atlantic Coltrane Plays the Blues 1962 · Atlantic

Frequently asked questions

Who played on First Meditations (For Quartet)?

The line-up of First Meditations (For Quartet) includes Elvin Jones (drums (drum set)), Jimmy Garrison (double bass), John Coltrane (producer, tenor saxophone) and McCoy Tyner (piano).

Which label released First Meditations (For Quartet)?

First Meditations (For Quartet) was released in 1977 on Impulse! (AS-9332).

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