by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky: @marlonweststl.bsky.socialSpotify: marlonwest)
Happy Music Monday! It’s your monthly Rhythm Broker, Marlon West, back with another sonic adventure.
On this post-Valentine’s and President’s Day Monday, I have been thinking about the legendary musical seeker, John Coltrane. For my second Black History Month offering, I am pleased to share “A Love Supreme: The Essential John Coltrane Playlist.” This collection brings together the essential tracks of one of the 20th century’s most influential musical figures.
While John Coltrane is renowned for the fiery playing that pioneered modal and free jazz — infusing deep spirituality into landmark albums like Giant Steps and A Love Supreme — he also mastered the art of the love song.
This collection includes “Naima,” the 1959 ballad named after his then-wife, Juanita Naima Grubbs, along with standards such as “I Want To Talk About You,” “My One And Only Love,” and “Dedicated To You.”
From his collaborations with Miles Davis to his personal spiritual journey from classic Bebop to the edges of the avant-garde, I have assembled nine hours of John Coltrane’s finest work for you to enjoy.
Please savor the sounds of the man known to fans and fellow musicians alike as “Trane.” I look forward to sharing another collection with you next month.
As always, stay safe, sane, and kind.
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