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Blue Train isn't just an album; it's a foundational text in the jazz canon, a testament to John Coltrane's burgeoning genius as a bandleader and composer. Recorded for Blue Note in 1957, this is the only album Coltrane led for the label, making it a truly unique and essential piece of his discography.
Featuring an all-star sextet with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums, Blue Train showcases Coltrane's powerful tenor saxophone work, his signature "sheets of sound" beginning to unfurl with breathtaking precision. From the iconic title track to the soulful "Moment's Notice" and the blues-drenched "Lazy Bird," every note is infused with an undeniable urgency and harmonic sophistication.
This album is a vibrant snapshot of hard bop at its peak, a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of modern jazz and the unparalleled artistry of John Coltrane.
Track Listing:
Blue Train (10:43)
Moment's Notice (9:10)
Lazy Bird (7:12)
Village Blues (5:23)
Good Bait (12:20)
Blue Train isn't just an album; it's a foundational text in the jazz canon, a testament to John Coltrane's burgeoning genius as a bandleader and composer. Recorded for Blue Note in 1957, this is the only album Coltrane led for the label, making it a truly unique and essential piece of his discography.
Featuring an all-star sextet with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums, Blue Train showcases Coltrane's powerful tenor saxophone work, his signature "sheets of sound" beginning to unfurl with breathtaking precision. From the iconic title track to the soulful "Moment's Notice" and the blues-drenched "Lazy Bird," every note is infused with an undeniable urgency and harmonic sophistication.
This album is a vibrant snapshot of hard bop at its peak, a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of modern jazz and the unparalleled artistry of John Coltrane.
Track Listing:
Blue Train (10:43)
Moment's Notice (9:10)
Lazy Bird (7:12)
Village Blues (5:23)
Good Bait (12:20)