In the summer of 1961, John Coltrane headlined at the celebrated music venue, the Village Gate. With a line-up of musicians that included McCoy Tyner, Reggie Workman, Elvin Jones, and the fiery playing of Eric Dolphy, Evenings at the Village Gate captures the creative and transformative spirit that sprang from the pairing of Coltrane and Dolphy, and the evolving short-lived quintet.
This recording (ninety minutes of never-before-heard music) 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.
Track Listing:
1. My Favorite Things [Live]
2. When Lights Are Low [Live]
3. Impressions [Live]
4. Greensleeves [Live]
5. Africa [Live]
