The world-renowned classical string quartet, the Turtle Island Quartet, enters new territory as it explores the experimental zone where classical and jazz converge. This new recording takes its name from John Coltrane's most famous composition, and includes unique string arrangements of some of Coltrane's most cutting-edge works. The Turtle Island Quartet, all of whom have their roots in jazz, has been defying genres and breaking boundaries for more than two decades, "and has shown an ability to function with equal conviction in the classical and jazz realms unmatched by any other contemporary ensemble," says veteran jazz critic Bob Blumenthal in his liner notes to `A Love Supreme'. "This is only fitting for players who learned to swing and to improvise as they were learning their instruments." Also included are pieces associated with Trane - either penned by his contemporaries (Thelonious Monk) or by TIQ and other musicians whom Coltrane has inspired during the past few decades. The result is a jazz/classical crossover recording that marries the sophistication of classical music with the edgy, exploratory sensibility of one of the most iconic names in jazz. Personnel: David Balakrishnan - (violin), Mark Summer - (cello), Evan Price - (violin), Mads Tolling - (viola)