The second track on this album begins with the unaccompanied solo double bass playing three-note "LONG, short, LONG" patterns.
The second track on this album begins with the unaccompanied solo double bass playing three-note "LONG, short, LONG" patterns. The last track on this album begins with a saxophone melody over pounding timpani. Near the start of this album, the double bass introduces the four-note motif F A-flat, F B-flat; towards the end of its first track, the band leader uses that motif to chant the name of this album. Elvin Jones plays the drum solo that opens this album's third track, "Pursuance", as well as the gong strike at the start of its first track, "Acknowledgement". Inspired by its composer's search for the title spiritual concept, this 1965 album was released five years after Giant Steps. For 10 points, name this best-selling jazz album of John Coltrane.
The second track on this album begins with the unaccompanied solo double bass playing three-note "LONG, short, LONG" patterns.
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