Coltrane is great to me. However, there are times where (in my opinion) he simply starts to lose his mind (and me for that matter) and goes all over the place and I can't follow him.
it's these types of correspondence that really turns me on to music I never heard. About 30 years ago, I decided that before they all pass on, I would try to see the standard bearers of music. Miles Davis (yes he did turn his back to the audience). But only to conduct and communicate to the band, not to disrespect the audience as some suggested. Shirley Horn often visited Los Angeles and I saw her each and every time. Wow!. Ella, and many others that aren't here anymore.
My favorite concert was at the Universal in LA to see the Pat Matheny Group (not the trio, or Pat by himself) it was a long time ago. The best concert and music!!! He was literally on stage for three straight hours and didn't want to stop.
If you have a vinyl rig, get the original street life from the Crusaders and sit and listen to the introduction.
I'm going to spend some money obtaining some of the music you all suggested.
Thanks,