Name: Blue Train
Brand: John Coltrane

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Includes a bonus CD

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Release date

2020-09-25

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01277023

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8436569194959

Artist

John Coltrane

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Not Now

Genre EU

Jazz

John Coltrane was an American saxophonist and jazz composer. He was one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, known for his contributions to bebop, hardbop, modal jazz, and free jazz. Coltrane recorded over fifty albums as a leader and collaborated with legendary artists such as Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. His music evolved to become increasingly spiritual throughout his life. Recognized for his masterful improvisation and iconic centrality to the history of jazz, Coltrane received numerous awards including a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board in 2007.Born on September 23, 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina, USA, John Coltrane passed away on July 17, 1967 at the age of forty due to liver cancer. Despite his untimely death, his legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians.Coltrane's musical journey extended beyond himself; he married pianist Alice Coltrane and their son Ravi Coltrane followed in his father's footsteps as a talented saxophonist.

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'Blue Train' was recorded in September 1957 in New Jersey for Blue Note Records, and is considered John Coltrane's best album from this period. Four of its five tracks are Coltrane compositions and the title track, 'Moment's Notice' and 'Lazy Bird' have all become standards. 'Moment's Notice' in particular exhibited the so-called 'Coltrane changes', distinctive chord progressions that would become a trademark.

Blue Train

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Discover Blue Train by John Coltrane. Vinyl records from Not Now label. Coltrane's best album with iconic tracks and unique chord progressions.