Ascension. In the third of a four-part series exploring John Coltrane 's landmark album Ascension, Alyn Shipton explores the saxophonist's work with his classic quartet, which led up to the recording of the disc. He talks to pianist McCoy Tyner , drummers Elvin Jones , Roy Haynes and Rashied Ali , saxophonist Archie Shepp and Coltrane's Son Ravi. Producer Terry Carter