Coltrane, Alice: Universal Consciousness (Vinyl LP)

Originally released on Impulse in 1971, Universal Consciousness is a major turning point in Alice Coltrane's momentous career. While her previous albums pushed the limits of spiritual free-jazz and featured much of her late husband's band, Universal Consciousness expands the harpist / pianist's compositional palette with organ and strings (working with Ornette Coleman).

"Oh Allah" is the finest example of Coltrane's new direction: tense violins dissolve into sublime organ solos and exquisite brushwork from long-time Mile Davis collaborator Jack DeJohnette.

1. Universal Consciousness
2. Battle At Armageddon
3. Oh Allah
4. Hare Krishna
5. Sita Ram
6. The Ankh Of Amen-Ra