Meet the recording
Hear Coltrane's recurring four-note musical idea and the interaction of saxophone, piano, bass and drums. This 2026 official video uses the historic A Love Supreme recording; its modern images are not film footage of the 1964 session.
What might you notice?
Listen for a sound or moment that catches your attention—a rhythm, a voice, an instrument, a change in texture, or something unexpected. You do not need technical terms or a correct answer.
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Listening access: Performance video · YouTube
Source access, licensing and verification details
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Source credit: John Coltrane Official Artist Channel / Impulse Records, official 2026 music video for 1964 A Love Supreme recording