Trane's Blues
John Coltrane · 1999
70 min · 8 tracks · post-bop · free jazz · hard bop
A lush tapestry of improvisational melodies intertwining with soulful blues inflections and vibrant rhythmic explorations.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its role in preserving and presenting Coltrane's unreleased material, which has contributed to ongoing discussions about his artistic development. Critics noted the album's ability to capture Coltrane's essence, leading to renewed interest in his foundational contributions to jazz.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks lush improvisational melodies soulful inflections
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Trane's Blues' came out during John Coltrane's posthumous legacy phase, showcasing a compilation of previously unreleased recordings. This album highlights Coltrane's enduring influence on jazz and his evolution as an artist, particularly after his transformative work in the 1960s.
- 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 Trane's Blues Standout 6:55
- 2 Locomotion 7:12
- 3 Sonny's Crib Standout 13:29
- 4 Just for the Love 3:42
- 5 Blue Train Standout 10:41
- 6 One and Four (a.k.a. Mr. Day) 7:35
- 7 Smoke Stack 10:14
- 8 Shifting Down 10:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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