The Mythic John Coltrane Tapes?! RSD 2026 Live Jazz Gems You NEED
Record Store Day 2026 showcases an exceptional lineup of live jazz recordings, ranging from intimate club performances to landmark international festival sets. Jazz collectors can anticipate rare, previously unreleased archival gems from legends like Bill Evans, Chet Baker, and Joe Henderson, plus a much-anticipated teaser of the legendary "mythic" John Coltrane private club tapes. The selection also spotlights the genre's avant-garde and spiritual sides through scarce concert recordings from the John Coltrane Quartet, Cecil Taylor Unit, and Don Cherry. These timeless classics are complemented by fresh live captures from contemporary stars such as Laufey and Snarky Puppy, documenting jazz's ongoing evolution on the world's most legendary stages.
Tony Bennett
MTV Unplugged — The iconic 1994 New York City session with the Ralph Sharon Trio.
Chet Baker
Live in Japan 1987 (Fukui, Vol. 1) and Vol. 2 — Intimate captures from his June 6, 1987, performance in Fukui, Japan.
John Coltrane Quartet
France 1965: The Complete Concerts — A comprehensive 4-LP set from the Classic Quartet's final European tour, including the Antibes Jazz Festival and Salle Pleyel in Paris.
Bill Evans Trio
At The BBC: The Complete 1965 London Sets — The debut official release of the legendary Jazz 625 BBC Television Theatre broadcast from March 19, 1965.
Joe Henderson
Consonance: Live at the Jazz Showcase — Powerful 1978 Chicago club date with pianist Joanne Brackeen.
Ahmad Jamal
At the Jazz Showcase: Live in Chicago — Trio recordings from March 20–21, 1976, with bassist John Heard and drummer Frank Gant.
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