John Coltrane - Blue Train

This is 2003 CD release of a 1958 studio album by John Coltrane. The album attained a gold sales certification in 2001. The personnel includes Coltrane's Miles Davis bandmates Paul Chambers (bass) and Philly Joe Jones (drums), both of whom had worked before with pianist Kenny Drew. Both trumpeter Lee Morgan and trombonist Curtis Fuller were up-and-coming jazz musicians. Four of the five compositions were written by Coltrane, the exception being the standard "I'm Old Fashioned". Though at this point his compositions used conventional diatonic harmonies, they were set in unconventional ways and Coltrane's playing exhibits the move toward what would become his signature style. His solos are more harmonic or "vertical" and lines arpeggiated. His timing was often apart from or over the beat, rather than playing on or behind it. 

CD, case and inlay in excellent condition. See photos for details and track listing.

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