Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal is a comprehensive retrospective celebrating the visionary musician, composer, and spiritual leader who transformed jazz and devotional music. Through essays, photographs, and archival materials, the book explores Coltrane's journey from jazz harpist to ashram leader, revealing how she created a unique synthesis of Eastern spirituality and African American musical traditions. The volume becomes both art book and spiritual document, proving that Alice Coltrane's legacy extends far beyond being John Coltrane's widow.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Alice Coltrane deserves recognition as a musical innovator in her own right. This beautiful volume reminds us that her spiritual jazz was ahead of its time, that women's contributions to jazz history have been undervalued, and that some artists create entirely new genres.

DETAILS: • Subject: Alice Coltrane • Publisher: Delmonico Books • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: February 11, 2025 • ISBN: 9781636811567 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days