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 Michael Cuscuna takes us inside the famous New York jazz spot Birdland circa 1961 and comments on the quartet's historic recording of Afro Blue.
































 Tracks used in this episode: • “Afro Blue”

Michael Cuscuna takes us inside the famous New York jazz spot Birdland circa 1961 and comments on the quartet's historic recording of Afro Blue. Tracks used in this episode:• “Afro Blue”

Michael Cuscuna takes us inside the famous New York jazz spot Birdland circa 1961 and comments on the quartet's historic recording of Afro Blue.
































 Tracks used in this episode: • “Afro Blue”

Michael Cuscuna (commentary)

Debuted in 2007, the Traneumentary was a pioneering documentary podcast series celebrating the artistry and recordings of John Coltrane. An illustrious collection of guests including Jimmy Cobb, McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins and many more share their personal accounts of John Coltrane and his music.

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