John Coltrane Quartet / Lostrane Birdland unreleased live at Birdland 1963 (1CDR)

◆Birdland, NYC, NY, 10th October 1963
1. Traneing In
2. Mr. P.C.
3. Lonnie's Lament

◇John Coltrane Quartet;
John Coltrane (soprano sax, tenor sax)
McCoy Tyner (piano)
Jimmy Garrison (bass) & Elvin Jones (drums)

The 1963 Birdland concert, considered one of Coltrane's most famous performances by the "Golden Quartet," finally features three tracks long awaited by fans—"Traneing In," "Mr. P.C.," and "Lonnie's Lament"—that were previously unreleased on official recordings. Despite featuring only three tracks, the performance of "Mr. P.C." lasts for over 10 minutes, and "Traneing In" and "Lonnie's Lament" are so intense that they nearly reach 20 minutes each. You won't feel any lack of content; rather, you'll be overwhelmed by the sheer volume and richness of the performance. This is a must-listen recording. In terms of sound quality, it's a soundboard recording of more than sufficient quality considering the era. While there are a few places where the bass is slightly distorted, it's a digitally remastered recording from a high-quality master with absolutely no noise due to age. For the many fans who have been eagerly awaiting this recording, this is truly an essential and tear-jerking release.