Name: Giant Steps - The Cornerstone of Modern Jazz by Frank Bergerot
Brand: John Coltrane

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83316

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Hardback

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Release date

2022-12-16

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John Coltrane

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Jazz

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Jazz Images

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.

Jazz Images is a Spanish label that specializes in reissuing jazz albums. With a focus on preserving the rich history of jazz music, Jazz Images brings back iconic albums from the past and presents them in deluxe gatefold LP covers. These covers feature stunning photographs by renowned photographers such as Jean-Pierre Leloir and William Claxton. By combining exceptional music with visually captivating artwork, Jazz Images offers an immersive experience for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.

The complete Giant Steps album plus bonus tracks on 1 CD packaged together with a deluxe 88-page hardback book by renowned jazz writer Franck Bergerot. John Coltrane, a towering figure in the world of saxophone, created musical history with Giant Steps a veritable cornerstone of modern jazz that paved the way from bop to modal jazz, and even on to free jazz, and gave the world its first glimpse of such original compositions as 'Naima', 'Mr. P.C.' and the album's title track, which would become core masterpieces.

In this book, prestigious Jazz Magazine writer Franck Bergerot explores the genesis of that iconic album but also offers an in-depth look at Coltrane's life, musical development, and style. The book is fully illustrated with classic, rare, and never before published photos by such important jazz photographers as Jean-Pierre Leloir, Gai Terrell, Herb Snitzer, Bill Wagg and Gijsbert Hanekroot.

Also included inside is a CD containing 'Giant Steps' in its entirety, plus five bonus tracks specifically selected by the author to demonstrate distinct aspects of Coltrane's development

Giant Steps - The Cornerstone of Modern Jazz by Frank Bergerot

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