John Coltrane - Coltrane Jazz (2000) [Hi-Res]

Released shortly after the groundbreaking Giant Steps, Coltrane Jazz features a number of takes from the 'Naima' session, with Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb, as well as a track with Cedar Walton and Lex Humphries and an early outing by his newly formed quartet featuring pianist McCoy Tyner, Steve Davis and Elvin Jones. While lacking the conceptual strength of many of Coltrane's greatest works, Coltrane Jazz captures the saxophonist during one of his interesting periods of change, and includes some memorable original tunes. Particularly worth investigating are 'Harmonique', an unusual theme involving polyphonics (more than one note played simultaneously), and a beautiful ballad performance of 'I'll Wait And Pray'.

"'Harmonique' takes ingenious liberties with melody, while 'Village Blues' proffers languid, almost insolent sax lines from Coltrane." (Record Collector)

John Coltrane, tenor saxophone
Wynton Kelly, piano
Paul Chambers, bass
Jimmy Cobb, drums
McCoy Tyner, piano on "Village Blues"
Steve Davis, bass on "Village Blues"
Elvin Jones, drums on "Village Blues"
Cedar Walton, piano on "Like Sonny" alternate versions Lex Humphries, drums on "Like Sonny" alternate versions

Recorded in 1959 and 1960 at Atlantic Studios, New York City
Engineered by Tom Dowd, Phil Iehle
Produced by Nesuhi Ertegün

Tracklist:
01. Hoagy Carmichael - Little Old Lady (04:29)
02. John Coltrane - Village Blues (05:25)
03. Johnny Mercer - My Shining Hour (04:55)
04. John Coltrane - Fifth House (04:43)
05. John Coltrane - Harmonique (04:15)
06. John Coltrane - Like Sonny (05:55)
07. John Coltrane - I'll Wait and Pray (03:36)
08. John Coltrane - Some Other Blues (05:35)