John Coltrane's 'Offering: Live At Temple University' is a captivating live album, recorded in 1966 and released posthumously on 23 September 2014, which coincided with what would have been Coltrane's 88th birthday. This remarkable recording documents a legendary concert at Temple University's Mitten Hall in Philadelphia, featuring Coltrane's long-term collaborators, including his wife Alice Coltrane on piano and saxophonist Pharoah Sanders on reeds and flute.
The album showcases Coltrane's unique blend of jazz, hard bop, free jazz, bebop, cool jazz, and jazz blues, with a setlist that includes 'Naima', 'Crescent', 'Leo', 'Offering', and 'My Favorite Things'. Recorded just nine months before Coltrane's untimely death, this concert proved to be a pivotal moment in his career, with some listeners finding the performance too intense to handle.
'Offering: Live At Temple University' has been widely acclaimed by critics and won the Grammy Award for Best Album Notes. The album's release also benefits the John Coltrane Home, making it a meaningful tribute to the legendary musician's legacy. With its deluxe 2-CD digi-pak format, this album is a must-have for fans of John Coltrane and jazz enthusiasts alike, offering a unique glimpse into the artist's creative genius and enduring influence.
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