1963 New Directions

Description

In the brief, bright arc that is the career of John Coltrane, 1963 marks a point of transition between past jazz masterpieces and future work which would transcend the boundaries of the music itself. That years recorded output shows movement in many directions: a look back at the past, continued examination of a familiar repertoire, exploration of more traditional formats and a look forward at compositions and approaches that would further extend the reach of jazz.

John Coltrane 1963: New Directions collects all of John Coltranes 1963 Impulse recordings in the order in which they were recorded // 5-LP, 3-CD sets include artwork featuring original collages // The box is meant to show the growth in Coltranes musical journey in 1963 that ultimately resulted in 1964s Crescent and, especially, A Love Supreme // Music comes from the original albums Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album, John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, Dear Old Stockholm (released after Coltranes death), Newport 63 and Live at Birdland.