John Coltrane Impressions

Personnel: John Coltrane (soprano & tenor saxophones); Eric Dolphy (bass clarinet); McCoy Tyner (piano); Reggie Workman, Jimmy Garrison (bass); Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes (drums).Producer: Bob Thiele.Reissue producer: Bryan Koniarz.Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on September 18, 1962 and April 29, 1963 and live at the Village Vanguard, New York, New York on November 3, 1961. Originally released on Impulse (42). Includes liner notes by Bill Kirchner.Digitally remastered using 20-bit technology by Kevin Reeves (Universal Mastering Studios-East).One of John Coltrane's most popular, influential recitals, IMPRESSIONS derives its two extended blowing tracks from the saxophonist's famous November 5, 1961 gig at New York's Village Vanguard. The brief, charming blues and ballad were recorded in the fall of 1962 and the spring of 1963, respectively. On IMPRESSIONS Coltrane acknowledged his roots, while striking out in new directions.The live version of "India,"