There are of course the tracks by his classic quartet, one of the most enduring small combos in the history of jazz. This retrospective of Coltrane's work for the Impulse label shows off his many-sided genius. But for those who have yet to experience the joys of Coltrane's Atlantic period and need a course in Introductory Coltrane 101, this CD would be a very rewarding and logical starting point.ġ A Love Supreme, Pt. All of Coltrane's Atlantic output is worth owning, and most of it is truly essential. Seasoned Coltrane fans will already be familiar with these essential 19 recordings, so the person that Rhino obviously had in mind when it released this disc was the casual listener. Syms" from Coltrane Sings the Blues, "My Shining Hour" from Coltrane Jazz, and "Body and Soul" from Coltrane's Sound. Focusing on 'Trane's influential Atlantic output of the late '50s and early '60s, this CD shouldn't be confused with previous Best of John Coltrane collections from Pablo/Fantasy (Pablo 2405-417) or Atlantic (Atlantic 1541), although everything Atlantic chose for the latter can also be found on this collection, including "My Favorite Things," "Equinox," "Giant Steps," "Naima," "Cousin Mary," and "Central Park West." This CD, however, is more generous and also includes such gems as "Summertime" from My Favorite Things, "Mr. Released in 2000, The Very Best of John Coltrane is hardly the first best-of collection by the seminal saxophonist, and you can bet certain that it won't be the last. "Godfather of Soul" takes his diverse audience on a journey through five decades of chart-topping hits.
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Recorded with high definition equipment, James Brown's influential music, uninhibited styleĪnd energetic stage presence are captured like never before. The hardest working man in show business brings down the House of Blues with a live concert event in It's one of the best of the many Joe Pass albums
Recorded live at Yoshi's, Oakland, CA January 30, 31, and February 1, 1992Īn inspired and exciting set by jazz's guitarist nonpareil, it ranges from a blistering race through Sonny Rollins' "Oleo" to the gentle duet with Pass's longtime partner Pisano on "Alone Together." "Swingin' Till the Girls Come Home" is a feature for Budwig, the great West Coast bass player who died shortly after this set. 2 The Breeze and I (Lecuona, Stillman) 4:23ĥ Swingin' Till the Girls Come Home (Pettiford) 4:40Ħ I Thought About You (Mercer, VanHeusen) 4:36ġ0 The Song Is You (Hammerstein, Kern) 6:20
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