John Coltrane - Evenings at the Village Gate w/ Eric Dolphy - 2 LP set

John Coltrane
Evenings at the Village Gate w/ Eric Dolphy
Impulse B0037785-01 - 2 LP set 

In August of 1961, the John Coltrane Quintet played an engagement at the legendary Village Gate in Greenwich Village, New York. Eighty minutes of never-before-heard music from this group were recently discovered at the New York Public Library. In addition to some well-known Coltrane material ("Impressions"), there is a breathtaking feature for Dolphy's bass clarinet on "When Lights Are Low" and the only known non-studio recording of Coltrane's composition "Africa", from the Africa/Brass album. This recording represents a very special moment in John Coltrane's journey—the summer of 1961—when his signature, ecstatic live sound, commonly associated his Classic Quartet of '62 to '65, was first maturing and when he was drawing inspiration from deep, African sources— and experimenting with the two-bass idea both in the studio (Olé) and on stage. This truly rare recording of "Africa" captures his expansive vision at the time.Joining the 2 are McCoy Tyner, Art Davis & Reggie Workman (2 basses), and Elvin Jones. Dolphy is heard on Alto, Bass Clarinet, & Flute. Coltrane is heard on both alto & tenor. 

     Contains; 
My Favorite Things (all of side one) 
When Lights Are Low 
Impressions 
Greensleeves (all of side three) 
Africa (all of side four) 

NEW, SEALED 2 LP set in thick gatefold jacket - printed in Germany