February was a bit of a rough month, and I miss the peace that comes with simply sitting early in the morning and writing, so we’re going to try some daily, shorter reviews and vainly try not only save my sanity but get through the massive pile of physical media I’ve been using to distract myself from (vaguely gestures at the world). So why not start with a little jazz? Drummer Elvin Jones is certainly no stranger to jazz heads, being part of John Coltrane’s most famous quartet. At least that’s how I always knew him, and I’m only just now beginning to venture into his post-career as a bandleader and solo artist. On The Mountain is a terrific primer to his more electric work, celebrating its 50th birthday this year so let’s take a short detour into the whats and whys below.

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