Pursuance: The Music of John Coltrane is the seventh studio album by American jazz saxophonist Kenny Garrett, recorded in 1996 and released the same year by Warner Bros. Records. It features Garrett in a quartet consisting of guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Rodney Whitaker, and drummer Brian Blade. Reception Thom Owens of AllMusic stated, "Garrett creates a loving tribute, one that is respectful to Coltrane's legacy but one that doesn't mimic his sound. It's a moving record that reveals more layers every time you listen to it." Don Heckman, writing for the Los Angeles Times, described it as "a continually rewarding album".
The album won DownBeat Readers' Poll Jazz Album of the Year for 1997. Track listing
Personnel Musicians
Kenny Garrett – alto saxophone Pat Metheny – electric guitar Rodney Whitaker – double bass Brian Blade – drums
Technical
Matt Pierson – producer Robin Burgess – associate producer James Farber – engineer, mixing Mark Larson – art direction Andrew Eccles – photography
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