Blues for Coltrane: A Tribute to John Coltrane
McCoy Tyner · 1987
52 min · 7 tracks · post-bop · ethno jazz · progressive jazz
A rich tapestry of improvisational brilliance paying homage to the soulful spirit of Coltrane.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it showcases Tyner's deep connection to Coltrane's music, encapsulating the essence of Coltrane's influence on jazz. The album received critical acclaim, highlighting Tyner's piano mastery and contributing to the ongoing conversation about Coltrane's impact on subsequent generations of musicians.
- Best for
- steady improvisational exploration rich emotional peaks and valleys soulful tribute to a legend
- Context
- By 1987, McCoy Tyner was an established figure in jazz, known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet. 'Blues for Coltrane: A Tribute to John Coltrane' arrived following his influential albums in the 1970s and marked a reflective moment as he honored Coltrane's legacy while continuing to explore his own creative path.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Miles Davis· Thelonious Monk· Diana Ross· Aretha Franklin· Dave Brubeck· Ella Fitzgerald· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bluesin’ for John C. Standout 5:52
- 2 Naima Standout 6:02
- 3 Promise 8:18
- 4 Lazy Bird 4:18
- 5 I Want to Talk About You Standout 9:15
- 6 Last of the Hipmen 8:21
- 7 Trane 10:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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