A Monastic Trio

by Alice Coltrane

A Monastic Trio cover art

From her first album as a leader, this session showcases Alice Coltrane's establishment of a new sound in jazz. Her use of the harp as a primary instrument creates a celestial, shimmering texture that is both beautiful and deeply meditative. The music is a foundational piece of the spiritual jazz movement, blending ethereal beauty with profound improvisational freedom.

Genres

  • Spiritual Jazz
  • Post-Bop

Tracklist

  1. Lord, Help Me to Be
  2. The Sun
  3. Oh, Allah
  4. Lovely Sky Boat
  5. Oceanic Beloved
  6. Atma