LP – Reissue Limited Edition To 500 Copies, Remastered On Black Vinyl

One of the great jazz quartets of all time: Coltrane (tenor and soprano), Mccoy Tyner (piano), the earth-shakingElvin Jones (drums) andSteve Davis (bass, though ‘trane’s band would most often featureJimmy Garrison and sometimesReggie Workman), playing a blues-inspired program of originals. This band had an empathy shared by only the best bands in jazz: the Brubeck and Miles Davis groups, the modern jazz quartet – and it shows here, with warmth, confidence, economy and relaxed interplay.

Coltrane is clearly center-stage here, his distinctive tone – and soon to become one of the most influential in jazz and beyond, as this was recorded in 1960 – weaving through a set a of earthy yet thoughtful blues-based original compositions. The ‘wail’ of early ’60s coltrane was in its embryonic stage here, but his playing is potent and soulful (without wearing his heart on his sleeve). “Coltrane Plays the Blues” showcases the quartets innovative blend of blues, jazz, and avant-garde, earning cult status and critical acclaim.

Tracklist:

A1 Blues To Elvin
A2 Blues To Bechet
A3 Blues To You

B1 Mr. Day
B2 Mr. Syms
B3 Mr. Knight