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These recordings come from the same sessions that produced 1961's My Favorite Things. This is one of the least well-known Coltrane albums, partly because it is an all blues format and partly because it was released at the end of his association with Atlantic records.

Plays The Blues features the talents of McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones and Steve Davis. It is the beginning of his work with Tyner and Jones in quartet form. For that alone this recording would be important.  Although this album is called Plays The Blues, this is by no means the only blues which Coltrane plays. There are blues elements, moods and feelings in all of his best-known recordings. Listen to "Slowtrane," "Blue Train," "Bessie's Blues" among others and one can't help but hear the blues vibe, writes AllAboutJazz.com.

The original six tracks are fantastic and have that same blues vibe. They hit the listener right in the heart and soul and don't let go. All six are superb, but "Blues To Bechet," "Mr. Day," "Mr. Knight" and "Blues To Elvin" are absolute classics.

Mastered from the original tape by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound in Nashville. Cut at 45 RPM. Pressed on at Quality Record Pressings, and housed in tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with film lamination by Stoughton Printing.
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Part of the 75 historic titles hand-picked and supervised by Analogue Productions CEO Chad Kassem
Mastered from the original master tapes or best available source by top mastering engineers
Cut at 45rpm and pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl

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Label: Atlantic,  Analogue Productions
Series: Atlantic 75 Audiophile Series
Format: 2 x Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Numbered
Country: US
Reissued: May 10, 2024 / Original Release: 1962
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop, Modal
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File under: Audiophile Jazz