In the early on '70s John McLaughlin was one-third of the supergroup Lifetime amongst drummer Tony Williams in addition to organist Larry Young. This item CD from 1994 matches him amongst drummer Elvin Jones in addition to organist Joey DeFrancesco, but the music has footling inward mutual amongst Lifetime. Instead many of the tunes tin dismiss endure considered to endure tributes to John Coltrane; Jones's participation for certain reinforces that connection. McLaughlin, dorsum on electrical guitar later on several years sticking almost solely to acoustic, is inward hand shape on such numbers every bit "Take the Coltrane," "My Favorite Things," "Crescent," in addition to "Afro Blue." The improvising is advanced in addition to colorful amongst DeFrancesco keeping the proceedings swinging, in addition to fifty-fifty if the results are non quite classic, the collaboration is somewhat unique.
After the Rain received much praise inward 1994 from many critics who normally catch McLaughlin's approach to music a fleck likewise cosmic. The feelings amid McLaughlin devotees were to a greater extent than mixed, however—there was unopen to verbalize that McLaughlin may endure running out of ideas. After all, this was the instant tribute album he had released inward the terminal twain of years. There were fifty-fifty unopen to complaints close his guitar tone. To endure sure, it is a fleck likewise warm. But when all is said in addition to done, After the Rain is an outstanding recording.
This isn't to say it is the best or the most influential of McLaughlin’s albums, but it may endure the most beautiful of his electrical releases. It attains this condition through its melodic textures, driving rhythms in addition to overall musicality. And in that place is to a greater extent than to it than that. The beauty inherent inward whatever recording tin dismiss inward unopen to role endure attributed to its spirituality. (Don’t worry; nosotros are non going into Sri Chinmoy style here.) The spirit that thrives on this album is rooted inward its inspiration—and that spirit is of John Coltrane. The beauty of this album emanates from McLaughlin's heartfelt role to accolade the nifty instrumentalist who opened the door for him in addition to many others.
After The Rain features several tunes associated amongst Coltrane. Two of McLaughlin’s compositions are included. The trio also covers Carla Bley’s “Sing Me Softly of the Blues”. McLaughlin decided to showcase these compositions inward a traditional Hammond B-3 trio format.
Former Coltrane sideman Elvin Jones' drumming evokes memories in addition to emotions that tin dismiss precisely endure described every bit reassuring. His accents, bangs, thuds in addition to grunts give nifty credibility to the affair. Jones' personal homage to Coltrane becomes clear through his vivid playing; he provides a to a greater extent than than stable foundation for McLaughlin in addition to organist DeFrancesco to construct upon.
Joey DeFrancesco, who similar most B-3 players, has a style to meander somewhat during solos, meanders non a wit. His playing emerges every bit purposeful in addition to understated. However, when the ask arises for driving power, he delivers.
McLaughlin's approach on After the Rain is to a greater extent than straight-ahead than it has e'er been. At the same time, you lot know it is soundless JOHN MCLAUGHLIN. While a footling to a greater extent than guitar seize amongst teeth would select been helpful, he does achieve a calorie-free swing, a somber tone, in addition to a lilting flow...words are lacking.
Pay exceptional attending to this trio’s interpretation of Mongo Santamaria’s “Afro Blue”. It is a killer. Coltrane’s beautiful “Naima” receives a respectful treatment, quite unlike from McLaughlin in addition to Carlos Santana’s acoustic tribute from Love, Devotion in addition to Surrender. The album’s championship cut, “After the Rain,” brings this loving tribute album to a soft in addition to sober landing.
Every unmarried melody stands every bit a highlight, but pay exceptional attending to "My Favorite Things" because this is before long to endure what this album volition endure to you.
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Tracks Listing:
1. Take the Coltrane - (6:01) (D.Ellington)
2. My Favorite Things - (6:16) (R.Rogers/L.Hart)
3. Sing Me Softly of the Blues - (6:31) (C.Bley)
4. Encuentros - (7:32) (J.McLaughlin)
5. Naima - (4:43) (J.Coltrane)
6. Tones for Elvin Jones - (6:34) (J.McLaughlin)
7. Crescent - (7:41) (J.Coltrane)
8. Afro Blue - (6:54) (M.Santamaria)
9. After the Rain - (4:54) (J.Coltrane)
Personnel:
John McLaughlin - guitar
Joey DeFrancesco - Hammond B-3 organ
Elvin Jones - drums
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