Originally written by Cuban percussionist in 1959, "Afro Blue" is built on a distinctive African-inspired rhythmic pattern known as a hemiola .
The performance is noted for its "boiling" intensity and the tight, intuitive interplay between the four musicians. The Coltrane quartet was like the four pistons in an engine
Coltrane features his soprano saxophone , utilizing its piercing, bird-like quality to soar over the rhythmic density of the rhythm section. Musical Dynamics
Originally written by Cuban percussionist in 1959, "Afro Blue" is built on a distinctive African-inspired rhythmic pattern known as a hemiola .
The performance is noted for its "boiling" intensity and the tight, intuitive interplay between the four musicians. The Coltrane quartet was like the four pistons in an engine
Coltrane features his soprano saxophone , utilizing its piercing, bird-like quality to soar over the rhythmic density of the rhythm section. Musical Dynamics