Coltrane Jazz
John Coltrane · 1961
48 min · 10 tracks · post-bop · free jazz · hard bop
A vibrant blend of hard bop and modal explorations, showcasing Coltrane's improvisational mastery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- vibrant improvisational conversations
- for focused listening
- ideal for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seeking high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- blues-infused improvisation· avant-garde techniques· homage to Sonny Rollins
- Career context
- Released in early 1961, 'Coltrane Jazz' followed Coltrane's landmark album 'Giant Steps' from 1960, solidifying his transition into a leading voice in jazz. At this point, he was gaining widespread recognition for his innovative approach to harmony and rhythm, further establishing his artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pharoah Sanders· Ornette Coleman· Albert Ayler
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Kind of Blue by Miles Davis — Both explore modal jazz with a focus on improvisation and emotional depth.The Shape of Jazz to Come by Ornette Coleman — Shares avant-garde techniques and a revolutionary approach to harmony in jazz.The Bridge by Sonny Rollins — Features blues-infused improvisation and complex rhythms, honoring Coltrane's influences.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Old Lady 4:26
- 2 Village Blues 5:22
- 3 My Shining Hour 4:52
- 4 Fifth House 4:41
- 5 Harmonique 4:12
- 6 Like Sonny 5:53
- 7 I'll Wait and Pray 3:35
- 8 Some Other Blues 5:36
- 9 Like Sonny (alternate take) 6:05
- 10 I'll Wait and Pray (alternate take) 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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