Recorded at Oakland's The Sound Room, After the Rain finds saxophonist Teodross Avery ruminating on John Coltrane's artistry in a single concert setting, backed by his quartet with pianist Adam Shulman, bassist Jeff Chambers, and drummer Darrell Green. As demonstrated by his propulsive take on "Afro Blue," Avery plays with an aggressive soulfulness that balances engaging harmonic choices, with a push-it-to-the-limits "burn out" approach. Both aspects are displayed nicely throughout the album, and bring to mind Coltrane's late-'60s period when free jazz concepts, social unrest, and the ongoing civil rights movement were pushing his creativity to new heights.