
Frequently characterized as spiritual, contemplative, authentic, yearning, divine, longing, exquisite, transcendent, and deep, the four-section work titled ‘A Love Supreme’ – divided into ‘Acknowledgment’, ‘Resolution’, ‘Pursuance’, and ‘Psalm’ – holds the same significance for musicians as ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ or ‘The Great Gatsby’ does for young authors, or Pablo Picasso for aspiring artists. In my conversations with numerous esteemed musicians across all musical landscapes over several decades, Coltrane’s magnum opus is mentioned just as often as any album as a source of inspiration. To put it succinctly, ‘A Love Supreme’ has had an impact on popular music that rivals any single album.