John Coltrane was not only renowned for restless harmonic exploration and his technically advanced "sheets of sound," but as a superb player of the blues. This album, from 1960, features Coltrane on soprano and tenor sax, with McCoy Tyner, piano, Steve Davis, bass, and Elvin Jones, drums. Included here are blues in a more orthodox format ("Blues to Elvin," "Blues to Bechet," "Blues to You"), but also treatment reflective of Coltrane's increasing interest in Eastern and African music ("Mr. Day," "Mr. Knight"). What characterizes all of these pieces -- as ever -- is Coltrane's emotional commitment, the sheer intensity of his approach and playing. Jazz's oldest and most enduring form in expert and individual hands. (Andrew Clark, Editor, Riffs & Choruses: A New Jazz Anthology. Continuum Publishing.)  


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A BEBOP SHOP MILESTONE- An essential recording for your jazz CD shelf  


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The mono version of this album, believed lost, was recently found, and is included in this deluxe package, as well as the stereo version, both mastered from the original tapes. The packaging includes liner notes by award-winning writer Ben Ratliff, as well as photos and Atlantic Records ephemera. (Warner Music) 


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A BEBOP SHOP MILESTONE- An essential recording for your jazz CD shelf  


Price:  £9.99 

To commemorate John Coltrane's 'Giant Steps' celebrating the big 6-0, Rhino has released a 60th anniversary deluxe edition. This expanded release is available as a double-CD set including the newly remastered version of the original album as well as eight alternate takes and will be packaged in a replica of the original sleeve and labels used for the album’s first stereo pressing. 


Price:  £19.99