John Coltrane Quartet, The: Africa / Brass (Vinyl LP) The National Thanks to Janette Beckman for

Thanks to Janette Beckman for helping us reproduce her iconic photograph of Arthur in his newspaper boat hat for the new vinyl sleeve

and drummer Elvin Jones

Not All Who Wander Are Lost

I Left Myself for a While

John Coltrane Quartet, The: Africa / Brass (Vinyl LP) The National Thanks to Janette Beckman forIn 1961 John Coltrane's explorations of different modes and rhythms led to several powerful works that invoked other cultures, like Ol, India, and Brazilia. While those pieces were all recorded with expanded versions of his quartet, Africa was a unique opportunity, with Eric Dolphy's arrangements for up to 13 brass and reed instruments providing a setting of volcanic energy for Coltrane's majestic, declamatory tenor and the surging drumming of Elvin