Name: Blue Train & Giant Steps
Brand: John Coltrane

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Release date

2019-11-29

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1019389EL2

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John Coltrane

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Elemental Records

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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.

Elemental Music is a label specializing in newly discovered archival or out-of-print jazz and other classic genres. Founded in 2012, this label is the brainchild of American producer Zev Feldman and Spanish producer Jordi Soley. With a passion for unearthing hidden musical gems, Elemental Music brings you *the best* of jazz and classic genres that have been long forgotten.

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To mark the 65th anniversary of the album’s recording, Blue Train is released in two special editions as part of Blue Note’s acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series. A 1-LP mono pressing of the original album is presented in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket, while the 2-LP stereo collection Blue Train: The Complete Masters includes a second disc featuring seven alternate and incomplete takes, none of which have been released previously on vinyl, and four of which have never been released before on any format. The Complete Masters comes with a booklet featuring never-before-seen session photos by Francis Wolff and an essay by Coltrane expert Ashley Kahn. Both Tone Poet Vinyl Editions were produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI. Blue Train: The Complete Masters is also be released as a 2-CD set.“Few studio experiences I’ve had can compare with the thrill of listening to the original master tapes—mono, stereo and alternate takes—of Blue Train,” says Harley. “I consider these two new versions the definitive editions of this masterpiece performance by John Coltrane.”TRACKLIST:2CDBlue TrainMoment’s NoticeLocomotionI’m Old FashionedLazy BirdBlue Train (false start)Blue Train (take 7)Moment’s Notice (alternate take 4)Lazy Bird (take 1)Blue Train (alternate take)Moment’s Notice (incomplete alternate take 5A)Lazy Bird (alternate take)1LPLP 1 | Blue Train | Original Album | StudioSide ABlue TrainMoment’s NoticeSide BLocomotionI’m Old FashionedLazy Bird2LPLP 1 | Blue Train | Original Album | StudioSide ABlue TrainMoment’s NoticeSide BLocomotionI’m Old FashionedLazy BirdLP 2 | Blue Train | alternate and incomplete takesSide ABlue Train (false start)Blue Train (take 7)Moment’s Notice (alternate take 4)Lazy Bird (take 1)Side BBlue Train (alternate take)Moment’s Notice (incomplete alternate take 5A)Lazy Bird (alternate take)

Blue Train & Giant Steps

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