Don't think twice, grab it. The original album has never sounded better on disc, and the bonuses are compelling: The live take from Antibes sounds WAY better than any of the bootleg versions, and the outtakes, while not earth-shattering, are well worth hearing. After so many years of rumors about the "lost" sessions with Shepp, it might seem like a let-down to hear that they're no improvement on the original (like anything could be!). But they're fascinating all the same, with Shepp's gruff bark embroidering Trane's sanctified soulfulness. (I did catch myself for just a minute wondering if Pharoah Sanders might have been a more appropriate partner for this particular suite, as he was in 'Meditations,' but that's precisely why this is so damned valuable.) The two quartet outtakes are worthwhile as well, for some remarkable alternative views of by now completely familiar music. There is some momentary distortion and drop-out on the tapes for the augmented session; otherwise, everything here retains the sonic majesty you'd expect. And Jimmy Garrison's extended solo on the live version of "Pursuance" may just be his single most compelling performance. The boos at the end of the live performance come as a surprise, until you learn that the audience is just pissed that the band has nothing more to say, the transcendant concert is over. Once I finish the new Eggers novel, I'm planning on reading Ashley Kahn's new book on the making of 'A Love Supreme.' Steve Smith ssmith36@sprynet.com NP - Toshimaru Nakimura, "nimb #1," 'No-Input Mixing Board' (Zero Gravity) -----Original Message----- From: zorn-list-admin@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:zorn-list-admin@mailman.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Zachary Steiner Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 1:33 PM To: 'zorn list' Subject: A Love Supreme (Deluxe Edition) Has any one bothered to purchase this and have any comments on it? Thanks in advance.