On this day in 1965, John Coltrane performed with his Quartet composed of McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones. They performed at a French International Jazz Festival in Juan-les-Pins, France. Other performers included Nina Simone, Stuff Smith, Jimmy McGriff, and the Marion Williams Gospel Group. | John Coltrane

The John Coltrane Quartet performs “Afro Blue” live, with Jimmy Garrison (bass), McCoy Tyner (piano), and Elvin Jones (drums) | John Coltrane

The John Coltrane Quartet performs “Impressions” John Coltrane, tenor saxophone McCoy Tyner, piano Jimmy Garrison, bass Elvin Jones, drums | John Coltrane