John Coltrane - Ole ColtraneThe complicated rhythm patterns and diverse sonic textures on Ol Coltrane are evidence that John Coltrane was once again charting his own course. His sheer ability as a maverick beyond his appreciable musical skills guides works such as this to new levels, ultimately advancing the entire art form. Historically, it's worth noting that recording had already commenced two days prior to this session on Africa Brass, Coltrane's debut for the burgeoning

when things were more fun and commercial free

which got the attention of BBC Radio 6 Music

and am giving myself permission to play dress up

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and on the overall mood

All compositions were originally released on Sunny‰۪s Key-Loc label

Their anarchy was poetic

Soul Jazz Records have also released a steady stream of reissues of lost and classic deep jazz releases over the years from artists such as Art Ensemble of Chicago

Like the band's last three albums 'Mind Over Matter' was recorded in Germany at Hans-Joachim Irmler's Faust Studio and produced by the 'Gales bassist and Faust Studio house engineer Andreas Schmid

Add in a cavalcade of Latin percussion

recalling the nervous urgency of The Feelies with its wiry guitar lines and ever-changing drum patterns

-based label founded by Neil Young and manager Elliott Roberts