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John Coltrane Quartet

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Q (10/95, p.137) – 4 Stars – Excellent – “…a hard, unfaltering attack and furiously intense, extended improvisations that bordered on free-jazz. BALLADS was a timely reminder of the tenor saxophonist’s matchless lyricism and exquisite tone…” Uncut (3/03, p.117) – 4 stars out of 5 – “…This music sounds even fresher today than when it was recorded at the dawn of the ’60s…” Down Beat (11/95, p.73) – 4 Stars – Very Good – “…BALLADS…has always been about the celebration of pitch and melody. The band…hadn’t played any of the tunes prior, but its proficiency leaned toward perfection.”