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“Originally released in 1960, and on the heels of Giant Steps, Coltrane Jazz came in the midst of the saxophonist's peak Atlantic period. The album is among several recordings that Coltrane issued from 1959-1961, and which, ultimately, forever changed the face of music. Not surprisingly, Miles Davis' influence is felt throughout; his rhythm section is used on all but one selection. This reissue was mastered from the original master tapes at 45rpm with meticulous care, pressed on two 180gram LPs, and is housed in an old school tip-on style gatefold jacket. The essential edition of Coltrane Jazz.” - ORG Music

“There are three standards aboard, but the group reaches their peak on Coltrane's original material, particularly "Harmonique" with its melodic leaps and upper-register saxophone strains and the winding, slightly Eastern-flavored principal riffs of "Like Sonny," dedicated to Sonny Rollins. The moody "Village Blues" features the lineup of McCoy Tyner on piano, Elvin Jones on drums, and Steve Davis on bass; with the substitution of Jimmy Garrison on bass, that personnel would play on Coltrane's most influential and beloved 1960s albums.” - AllMusic

Musicians:

• John Coltrane, tenor sax
• Wynton Kelly, piano
• Paul Chambers, bass
• Jimmy Cobb, drums
• McCoy Ryner, piano (on "Village Blues")
• Steve Davis, bass (on "Village Blues")
• Elvin Jones, drums (on "Village Blues")

Features of this audiophile reissue:

• • 45rpm 180g Vinyl
• • Double LP
• • Mastered from original analog tapes
• • Mastered by Bernie Grundman
• • Pressed at Pallas

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