Name: The 1961 Newport Set
Brand: John Coltrane

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Bonus disc: No

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EJC55767

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-22

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8436559469074

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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John Coltrane

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Jazz

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Essential Jazz Classics

Essential Jazz Classics is a Spanish label that specializes in reissuing classic jazz albums. With a focus on preserving and reintroducing timeless jazz recordings, this label has become an authority in the industry. Their extensive catalog includes albums from legendary artists such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Billie Holiday. As a label operating within the public domain in Europe, Essential Jazz Classics ensures accessibility to these iconic recordings. While there is no specification about the sources used for their masters, rest assured that each release is carefully curated to provide an exceptional listening experience.

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.

John Coltrane's never before released 1961 performance at the Newport Jazz Festival At the time, his group consisted of a quintet with Trane as the only horn, plus piano, two basses, and drums. As a bonus, Essential Jazz Classics have added JAZZ another complete performance from the same year, recorded in Helsinki, Finland, during the tour on which Eric Dolphy joined the group. This is the first time this set is presented in the correct pitch. Includes four bonus tracks and eight-page booklet. 

John Coltrane: tenor &amp; soprano saxophone McCoy Tyner: piano Art Davis &amp; Reggie Workman: bass Elvin Jones: drums Live at the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, Rhode Island, July 1, 1961. 

Tracks: 1 Announcement / Impressions / Naima / My Favorite Things / Blue Train / I Want To Talk About You / Impressions / My Favorite Things

The 1961 Newport Set

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