Impulse Records is proud to honor the great saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who has inspired generations of jazz musicians. From his groundbreaking albums like “A Love Supreme” and “Giant Steps” to his spiritual and experimental explorations, John Coltrane’s music continues to captivate and influence jazz fans around the world. #johncoltrane #alovesupreme | Impulse Records

When “A Love Supreme” was recorded on December 9, 1964, it was the midpoint of a decade that was about to catch fire. Global shifts in politics, culture, and spirituality were right around the corner. For the members of John Coltrane’s classic quartet—pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison, drummer Elvin Jones—and recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder, it was another day at work in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. But for Coltrane, it represented something more personally relevant and profound: a