4 Facts About Coltrane's Africa/Brass Recording Sessions

The album was recorded over two separate sessions. The first session took place on May 23, 1961, and the second on June 7, 1961.

Both sessions were held at Van Gelder Studio. The studio is located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

The two sessions allowed for different arrangements. This gave Coltrane time to refine the large ensemble pieces between recordings.

Van Gelder Studio was a key location for jazz recordings. Many classic albums were cut there during the 1960s.