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Giant Steps 124 reviews
John Coltrane
Atlantic / Wea, 1990
Giant Steps
John Coltrane-Giant Steps *****
While I am rather new to Coltrane myself, only recently discovering him within the last year or so, I have acquired numerous albums of his, on top of the work he did with Miles Davis (all of which I own) I have to say that this is by far his most important album. While not as spiritual and uplifting, and maybe not even as moving as A Love Supreme, but still ...
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My Favorite Things 48 reviews
John Coltrane
Atlantic / Wea, 1990
My Favorite Things
John Coltrane-My Favorite Things *****
This is not an album I would recommend to newer fans of Coltrane's. First A Love Supreme, then Giant Steps, then Blue Train, then, maybe My Favorite Things. For the simple fact that this can be overwhelming at times.
'My Favorite Things' the title track which opens the album is one of Coltrane most inspired recordings ever. The reworking of the show ...
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Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane41 reviews
Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane
Ojc, 1991
music from the Five Spot....
The Five Spot in 1957 Thelonious Monk playing live at one of his favorite gigs. Before they became jazz legends Monk and John Coltrane jam on 3 songs. This is a classic jazz recording and one of the few where Monk and Coltrane play together. But check this out you also have Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax, Art Blakey, before his Jazz Messengers days, on drums, Wilbur Ware on bass. Great music.
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John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman133 reviews
John Coltrane with Johnny Hartman
Grp Records, 1995
As essential as AIR
Walking down the street, I saw a man. He looked forlorn, burdened by life and its strife. I asked him if he'd ever listened to John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, he said no. Why, I asked myself, do people do this to themselves?
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The Very Best of John Coltrane19 reviews
John Coltrane
Atlantic / Wea, 2000
"Giant Steps" "Equinox" and "My Favorite Things" are enough for 10 stars alone.
This is a good intro to Coltrane, he has too much amazing stuff to put into a single CD but this is a great place to start off. You'll get a little sample of all his sounds from this CD. And for those of us who own more than 10 Coltrane Albums, it's still nice to have all these excellent songs on one high quality CD.
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Best of Miles Davis & John Coltrane13 reviews
Miles Davis & John Coltrane
Sony, 2001
Certain Times
There are just certain times after midnight that nothing else will do but a Miles and Coltrane mixer. Like scotch and soda, gin and tonic, vodka and cranberry, these two just glide together. Put some ice in the glass, mix yourself a cocktail, sit back with a companion, or by your lonesome and let the chords and groove chase your early morning blues out the door! The only glaring bump in the buzz ...
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Blue Train6 reviews
John Coltrane
Blue Note Records, 2003
He needs no cushion - he's got his launchpad
If there were a list of the ten jazz albums that non-jazz listeners own, "Blue Train" would be number three behind Kind of Blue and Time Out. And there's a reason for that - catchy title tune, no if's or but's about it. The opening melody is memorable, singable, and is the kind of song that never leaves your mind since you heard it at age four. After the melody statement and Coltrane's torrid ...
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Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall124 reviews
Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane
Blue Note Records, 2005
It's mono
Thought some would like to know this disc is mono (and sounds wonderful in every way).
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Blue Train63 reviews
John Coltrane
Blue Note Records, 1997
Blue Train
John Coltrane-Blue Train *****
When I first heard the album Blue Train I played the title cut eight times before I played the rest of the album; Then I proceeded to play the album over and over and over again. The title piece from this land mark album is like nothing I had ever heard before and nothing I have heard since. While not half as adventurous as he would soon become and not as ...
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A Love Supreme88 reviews
John Coltrane
Impulse Records, 2003
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane-A Love Supreme *****
Being a massive Miles Davis fan but not owning much jazz other than Davis, Coltrane came highly recommended, especially A Love Supreme. So I finally broke down and bought it, and my only gripe is with myself, that I didn't buy this masterpiece sooner! Upon hearing the title I assumed it was a spiritual album of sorts, and I was correct. The album symbolizes ...
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Interstellar Space39 reviews
John Coltrane
Polygram Records, 2000
coltrane's first and only duet
This album was recorded in 1967 the same year of his death but wasn't realeased until 1974. On this album Coltrane did a duet with drummer Rashied Ali who was in his band at the time. The original tracks are jupiter,saturn,mars,and venus plus two bonus tracks jupiter variation, and Leo.
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John Coltrane: Crescent48 reviews
John Coltrane Quartet
Grp Records, 1996
John Coltrane-Crescent:: Great CD!
Outstanding! Better than even anticipated! If you like John Coltrane, you'll love this CD.
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Ballads49 reviews
John Coltrane Quartet
Impulse Records, 1995
Music To My Ears . . . And For Your Ears, Too
Gene Lees wrote on Liner Notes that John Coltrane had on occasion expressed puzzlement over such descriptions of himself as "best of the angry tenors." He once said: "I guess they say that because I play the horn hard." And if I may add, he played with love and dedication that shows in every note, his interpretations radiate simple elegance and respect to the material.
"Ballads" is a ...
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COLTRANE The Classic Quartet: Complete Impulse! Studio Recordings37 reviews
John Coltrane
Grp Records, 1998
Essential
I won't use this space to review the incredible music of the John Coltrane Quartet. Completely unnecessary!
Some reviewers and commentators dislike the presentation of the pieces in the order of their recording rather than organized by albums. I think this is a minor quibble, especially considering that the transition from the LP-era to the CD-era has already "mixed things up" considerably. ...
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Coltrane for Lovers17 reviews
John Coltrane
Polygram Records, 2001
Lovers Inc.
This CD is awesome.It is very romantic.If you have that special someone this is for you. Light a fire and grab some bubbly.
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A Love Supreme131 reviews
John Coltrane
Impulse Records, 1995
masterpiece
For those that get this album it is nothing short of a masterpiece. For those that don't it is anything but a masterpiece. Before judging this album one way or the other I recommend multiple listenings over a fairly extended period of time. Try listening to it 8 or 9 times over the period of a couple of weeks. I've actually known people who at first thought this album was awful, but after a while ...
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Blue Train12 reviews
John Coltrane
Blue Note Records, 2003
Exquisite
Though there have certainly been more than a few reissues of this marvelous album, this Rudy Van Gelder 24-bit resolution remaster is definitely a wonderful version to acquire. With a voluminous and ultimately lush sound, 1957's "Blue Train" opens to the title track with Coltrane in such a way that grabs the listener's attention. While Coltrane was clearly still heavily influenced by the approach ...
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Fearless Leader15 reviews
John Coltrane
Prestige, 2006
Beauty and the Beast
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R157UL6GQ712PJ This video was created with a Flip camcorder. It is a first time experiment and not being offered as a professional production. Thanks.
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Live at Birdland33 reviews
John Coltrane
Grp Records, 1996
Coltrane v. Fat Freddie
This might be my favorite Coltrane record. The disc adds one song not on the lp--Vilia from the operetta "The Merry Widow." I really like it all-especially "I Want To Talk About You" and "Afro-Blue."
Afro Blue is wonderful because Coltrane plays a short introduction and then the rhythm section builds up tension as their playing continues to get more and more intense. Tyner and Jones are ...
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The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings52 reviews
John Coltrane
Grp Records, 1997
Upon revisiting the Village Vanguard
Over the past couple days I listened to this for the first time in years. I listened to the Crescent album a few months ago and that was the first and only Coltrane (in terms of one of his own albums) I'd listened to in years. No real reason why I hadn't listened to him hardly at all for so long, I just hadn't.
It turns out I had forgotten how great a set this is. I always loved it, and I ...
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