Many artists achieve greatness but very few produce work that is so moving it's considered sacred. Whether you choose to call them hymns, psalms or spirituals, their songs are a healing force for troubled times.

We feel close to these prophets, in recognition of their uncommon labours. It is as if they have given all of themselves, body and soul, through music.

We can safely say that our Spiritual Jazz series would not exist without the inspiration and leadership of the spiritual messiah that is John Coltrane.

It can therefore only be right and proper that we dedicate a whole album to his legacy and lasting influence. Spiritual Jazz 15 – A Tribute to 'Trane shines a spotlight on the reverence in which the saxophonist is held in so many ways.

On one hand our selection displays cover versions of his songs performed by the musicians he inspired; disciples to Coltrane the messiah, who chose to give praise to the one who laid a foundation for them.

The listener will also encounter original music written in honour of Coltrane that underlines the endless presence he has had among artists from different backgrounds and eras.

The preacher may have ascended to a higher plane, but his congregation is still right down here on the ground. Ten songs to lift the spirits of everyone, everywhere.

TRACKLIST:

A1. Norman Connors - Welcome

A2. Clifford Jordan Quartet - John Coltrane

A3. Sonny Fortune - Ole

B1. The Darwin Strickland Trio - Niami

B2. Gilles Torrent Jazztet - Terre Engloutie

C1. Carsten Meinert - To Trane

C2. Malachi Thompson - Transition

C3. Hampton Hawes Trio - Evening Trane

D1. Carmelo Garcia - Trane

D2. Brother Jack McDuff - Naima