Universal Truth
Context
Original three-part suite by Emmet Cohen, which gives its title to his fourth album for Mack Avenue. The album celebrates the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane around their repertoire, with guests such as Ron Carter, George Coleman, Jeremy Pelt and Tivon Pennicott. The phrase comes from Coltrane's vocabulary; he spoke of seeking a universal truth.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Modal, Current scene (New York, Chicago, worldwide). Among the origins and influences of Modal: Cool (Birth of the Cool), Hard bop, Bossa nova, jazz samba.