Coltrane Jazz

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In 1959 John Coltrane released his groundbreaking Giant Steps and began recording the classic Kind of Blue with Miles Davis. He'd become a jazz musician other musicians were talking about. Many were praising him, those behind the times weren't ready to yet. This was Coltrane's pivotal transitional period.

Music wasn't a job to Trane, but a spiritual quest. He was a seeker. Whether playing brillant counterpoint to Miles or on his own, he was always intent on taking jazz to the next level. Such was the mood when he recorded Coltrane Jazz.

This album contains three timeless rhythm sections: McCoy Tyner on piano, Steve Davis on bass and Elvin Jones on drums; the Kind of Blue section of Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb; Cedar Walton, Chambers and Lex Humphries. Released in 1961, it's a stunning glimpse into Coltrane's restless experiments with improvisation and group ensemble dynamics. This reissue includes original and alternate takes of "Like Sonny," "I'll Wait and Pray" and "Village Blues."

With photos by Lee Freidlander and Ray Flerlage, new liner notes by Neil Tesser and original liner notes by pianist Zita Carno.

—Richard Antone

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Contents

Little Old Lady; Village Blues*; My Shining Hour; Fifth House; Harmonique; Like Sonny*; I'll Wait and Pray*; Some Other Blues.

(*Includes alternate versions.)

John Coltrane, Tenor Sax; McCoy Tyner, Wynton Kelly, Cedar Walton, Pianos; Steve Davis, Paul Chambers, Basses; Lex Humphries, Jimmy Cobb, Elvin Jones, Drums.