A leader of jazz experimentation, saxophonist John Coltrane recorded A Love Supreme in December 1964 and it was released the following month. It became, for many, his most-beloved piece of work — recognized as a masterpiece. Filled with spiritual exaltation, he balanced free expression with enough traditional jazz to keep its four heartfelt tracks accessible. At the 8th GRAMMY Awards, the album brought him his first career nominations for Best Instrumental Jazz Performance — Small Group Or Soloist With A Small Group and Best Original Jazz Composition.
