‘Giant Steps’ Economy: Who Benefits When John Coltrane’s Estate Drops a ‘Lost’ Album Amid a Summer of Strikes?
A mysterious unearthed recording of *A Love Supreme* alternate takes has been snapped up by corporate streaming giants—just as union musicians demand fair pay. The timing is immaculate. The mainstream narrative pushes “cultural treasure for the masses,” but a skeptical observer must ask: Is this a genuine archival discovery or a calculated PR move to siphon attention from labor disputes? Coltrane’s legacy sells, but the profits flow upward, not to the working artists who still can’t afford healthcare. When the music industry’s elite waves a “lost masterpiece” to distract from a broken system, the real question isn’t about sax solos—it’s about who’s playing who.