In the summer of 1961, John Coltrane headlined at the celebrated music venue, the Village Gate. With a line-up of musicians that included McCoy Tyner, Reggie Workman, Elvin Jones, and the fiery playing of Eric Dolphy, Evenings at the Village Gate captures the creative and transformative spirit that sprang from the pairing of Coltrane and Dolphy, and the evolving short-lived quintet. This recording (ninety minutes of never-before-heard music) represents a very special moment in John Coltrane's journey — the summer of 1961 — when his signature, ecstatic live sound, commonly associated his Classic Quartet of '62 to '65, was first maturing and when he was drawing inspiration from deep, African sources — and experimenting with the two-bass idea both in the studio (Olé) and on stage. This truly rare recording of "Africa" captures his expansive vision at the time.

Tracklist:

A1. My Favorite Things 15:53
B1. When Lights Are Low 15:27
B2. Impressions 10:12
C1. Greensleeves 16:02
D1. Africa 22:26

John Coltrane: Soprano Saxophone
Eric Dolphy: Flute
McCoy Tyner: Piano
Reggie Workman: Bass
Art Davis: Bass
Elvin Jones: Drums

Recorded by Richard Alderson at The Village Gate, NYC
Mastered by Kevin Reeves at East Iris Studios, Nashville, TN