Coltrane Plays The Blues is a Jazz album by John Coltrane, originally released in 1962. On Gatefold: 126 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Bebop & Hard Bop
- warm
- intense
- spiritual
About
John Coltrane’s legend is most notably built on his innovations in bebop, modal, and avant-garde jazz, but he played his share of blues-based tunes, often mining the music’s primal earthiness for nuggets. This album obviously highlights that side of him, but as only Coltrane can do it. Material ranges from the slow and straight “Blues to Elvin” to the droning “Mr. Knight,” which has a North African feel. Acknowledging his then-newfound love of soprano saxophone, Coltrane also pays respect to the first early soprano saxophone great on “Blues to Bechet.” This might not be the first stop for some new fans, but it's rewarding nonetheless.
via Apple Music
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Tracklist
- 1Blues to Elvin7:53
- 2Blues to Bechet5:46
- 3Blues to You6:30
- 4Mr. Day7:57
- 5Mr. Syms5:22
- 6Mr. Knight7:34
Credits
Performers
- Steve DavisBASS DOUBLE BASS
- Elvin JonesDRUMS
- McCoy TynerPIANO
- John ColtraneSOPRANO SAXOPHONE TENOR SAXOPHONE ALTO SAXOPHONE
- Paul ChambersBASS DOUBLE BASS
- Connie KayDRUMS
- Jimmy CobbDRUMS
- Hank JonesPIANO
- Wynton KellyPIANO
- Milt JacksonVIBRAPHONE
- Cecil PayneBARITONE SAXOPHONE
- Pepper AdamsBARITONE SAXOPHONE
- Art TaylorDRUMS
- Mal WaldronPIANO
- Red GarlandPIANO
- Gene AmmonsTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Donald ByrdTRUMPET
- Lee MorganTRUMPET
8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 126 pressings tracked on Gatefold