Jazz Casual: John Coltrane (1963)

Synopsis: Created and hosted by leading Rolling Stone magazine critic, Ralph J. Gleason, this spectacular series has hosted performances from a virtual All-star lineup of jazz musicians. This release... Created and hosted by leading Rolling Stone magazine critic, Ralph J. Gleason, this spectacular series has hosted performances from a virtual All-star lineup of jazz musicians. This release features the brilliant performance from one of the most famous and innovative presences in jazz history -- the inimitable John Coltrane. Very few of his performances have survived on video, so it is lucky that this rare footage still exists. The half-hour concert showcases a major talent in a surprisingly candid and comfortable frame of mind. [More]

Starring: John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones

Starring: John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones