Originally posted by ObscuridadesSome see Evan Parker as having pushed the music forward from Coltrane. What do you think of Parker having moved the music in a direction that Coltrane might have?
yes, but I remember that one time he said that at that moment he was happy doing that kind of music but later, who knows? and he wanted to be able to play using the same style of the classic quartet and apart from that to keep exploring with the avant-garde. I think he would have follow a spiritual way, like his wife did after he died. What do you think?
Here's a quote from a talk given by Parker in 2006.
"And I think Coltrane’s music was tapping into that kind of sensibility, a universal sensibility with emphasis on brotherhood and religion, on spiritual development. And on doing your best – 'I want to be a force for good.', he said. This is very simple language but it says everything."
http://www.pointofdeparture.org/PoD9/PoD9EvanParker.html
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Thanks for that link! it was a very interesting reading 🙂 And well, maybe that could have been one of the possible paths for Coltrane to follow. Although, I always think that his wife could have been a very big influence. He was very interested in Indian culture so, who knows? I like what he said in the interview that appears in the "Live in Japan" cd:
I: What is your goal for the future?
JC: I believe that man is here to grow into the fullest, the best that he can be. At least, this is what I want to do. As I am growing to become whatever I become, this will just come out on the horn. Whatever that's going to be, it will be. I am not so much interested in trying to say what it's going to be. I don't know. I just know that good can only bring good.
I love that quote! 🙂
Been ECM-ing last few days:
Stefano Bollani Trio - Stone in the Water (ECM 2009)
Anouar Brahem - The Astounding Eyes of Rita (ECM 2009)
John Abercrombie - Wait Till You See Her (ECM 2009)
Keith Jarrett - Paris/London 3CD solo (ECM 2009)
Jan Garbarek Group - Dresden (ECM 2009)
All exquisite and if I had to choose just one, it would be the Stefano Bollani Trio release. For all its diversity, eclecticism, and innovation, I reckon one of the most precious feathers in ECM's cap is its ability to continually outdo itself in terms of delicious piano trio format releases.
Wadada Leo Smith, Jack DeJohnette - America (2009)
Tingvall Trio - Skagerrak (2006)
Philip Catherine - Summer Night (2002)
Stefano Bollani, Jesper Bodilsen, Morten Lund - Gleda (2005)
Trilok Gurtu - Massical (2009)
Yaron Herman Trio - Muse (2009)
Hiromi's SonicBloom at Newport Jazz Festival 2009 (soundboard)
Manfred Schoof Quintet - Resonance (ECM 1970s)