Elvin Jones Is on Fire Here | John Coltrane - Impressions (1963)

John Coltrane and his legendary quartet performing "Impressions" during Ralph J. Gleason's Jazz Casual television series, recorded on December 7, 1963. Elvin Jones is an absolute force behind the drums here. His relentless energy, polyrhythms and incredible interplay with Coltrane are something else. And with McCoy Tyner and Jimmy Garrison completing the quartet, this is four extraordinary musicians at the height of their powers. One of those performances that reminds you just how special the Classic Coltrane Quartet really was. 🎷 Personnel: John Coltrane - Tenor Saxophone McCoy Tyner - Piano Jimmy Garrison - Double Bass Elvin Jones - Drums 📺 Performance details: Composition: Impressions (John Coltrane) Recorded: December 7, 1963 Location: KQED Studios, San Francisco, California Programme: Ralph J. Gleason's Jazz Casual Originally broadcast: February 19, 1964 Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and Main Theme 0:38 - McCoy Tyner Piano Solo 4:33 - Jimmy Garrison Bass Solo 8:25 - John Coltrane Tenor Sax Solo 11:45 - Elvin Jones Unleashed What's your favourite performance from the Classic Coltrane Quartet? Let me know in the comments! Subscribe to Dan's Jazz Journey for more legendary jazz performances, jazz history and music appreciation. #johncoltrane #elvinjones #mccoytyner #jazz #jazzhistory