“these performances are, in fact, deeply entrenched in Coltrane’s moment: He’s issuing a warm valediction to his old catalog, full of his characteristic seriousness and serenity, before charging even further ahead.” - The New York Times #BLUEWORLD out now | John Coltrane

On this day in 1965, John Coltrane performed with his Quartet composed of McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones. They performed at a French International Jazz Festival in Juan-les-Pins, France. Other performers included Nina Simone, Stuff Smith, Jimmy McGriff, and the Marion Williams Gospel Group. | John Coltrane

226K views · 10K reactions | The great John Coltrane in one of his last performances. Nothing more needs to be said. Full performance available on Qwest TV+ (qwest.tv) | Qwest TV | Facebook