My Favorite Things: Coltrane at Newport
John Coltrane · 2007
79 min · 6 tracks · post-bop · free jazz · hard bop
A mesmerizing blend of modal improvisation and free jazz that redefines the familiar through Coltrane's spiritual intensity.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its live renditions of Coltrane’s iconic pieces, particularly 'My Favorite Things,' which became a cultural touchstone. It contributed to a resurgence of interest in Coltrane's work and solidified his legacy as one of jazz's most influential figures, receiving critical acclaim across numerous platforms.
- Best for
- gradual build to emotional climax immersive exploration of improvisation meditative late-night introspection
- Context
- Released posthumously in 2007, 'My Favorite Things: Coltrane at Newport' captures John Coltrane during a peak creative period in the early 1960s. This album showcases his evolution into a pioneering force in jazz, following the groundbreaking 'A Love Supreme' released in 1965. It highlights his innovative approach to improvisation and modal exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Diana Ross· Bob Dylan· Barbra Streisand· Frank Zappa· Chick Corea· Aretha Franklin· George Benson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Want to Talk About You Standout 9:41
- 2 My Favorite Things Standout 17:20
- 3 Impressions Standout 23:30
- 4 [spoken introduction to John Coltrane's set by Father Norman O'Connor] 1:08
- 5 One Down, One Up 12:43
- 6 My Favorite Things / [spoken conclusion to John Coltrane's set] 15:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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