John Coltrane

• Super High Material CD WITH OBI

• 4 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Impressions is a hodgepodge of memorable John Coltrane performances from the 1961-1963 period. "India" and "Impressions" are taken from Trane's famous November 1961 engagement at the Village Vanguard; bass clarinetist Eric Dolphy is heard on the former while the latter features a marathon solo from Coltrane on tenor. Also included on this set are 1962's "Up 'Gainst the Wall" and the classic of the album, 1963's "After the Rain."

PERSONNEL:

• John Coltrane - (tenor & soprano sax)
• Eric Dolphy - (alto sax, bass clarinet)
• McCoy Tyner - (piano)
• Jimmy Garrison, Reggie Workman - (bass)
• Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes - (drums)

TRACKS:

• 01. India (Live At The Village Vanguard, New York/1961)
• 02. Up 'gainst The Wall
• 03. Impressions (Live At The Village Vanguard, New York/1961)
• 04. After The Rain