John Coltrane – Alabama (1963) | A Historic Performance

On September 15, 1963, four young girls were killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. Later that year, John Coltrane recorded “Alabama,” a work widely understood as his musical response to the tragedy. This live performance features the classic Coltrane quartet: John Coltrane – tenor saxophone McCoy Tyner – piano Jimmy Garrison – bass Elvin Jones – drums #johncoltrane #alabama #jazz #1963 #jazzhistory