A Love Supreme: The Creation Of John Coltrane's Classic Album

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Love Supreme: The Creation Of John Coltrane's Classic Album
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ashley Kahn
Introduction by Elvin Jones
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:464
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreJazz
ISBN/Barcode 9781783786053
ClassificationsDewey:782.42165092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Granta Books
Imprint Granta Books
Publication Date 6 February 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A deeply researched and beautifully illustrated study of saxophone legend John Coltrane's signature album. Written with the full co-operation of the Coltrane family and featuring the voices of musicians, producers and writers of the 1960s, Kahn has also unearthed rare, unpublished interviews with Coltrane and bassist Jimmy Garrison. The book also features commentary from contemporary music stars including Carlos Santana, Bono, Phil Lesh, Patti Smith, Ravi Shankar and Steve Reich.

Author Biography

Ashley Kahn is the author Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece and A Love Supreme: The Creation of John Coltrane's Classic Album, both published by Granta Books. He is a contributor to Rolling Stone, the New York Times and Mojo. He lives in New Jersey.