5 Key Facts About John Coltrane's 'Meditations'

Released in 1966 ‘Meditations’ came out in 1966 on Impulse! Records.

A follow-up to ‘A Love Supreme’ It continues Coltrane’s spiritual and avant-garde jazz exploration.

Features a larger ensemble The album includes two drummers and two bassists, creating a dense, powerful sound.

Divided into four parts The suite has four movements: “The Father,” “The Son,” “The Holy Ghost,” and “The Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost.”

Controversial at the time Its free-form intensity divided critics and audiences, but it’s now considered a landmark in jazz.