Blue Train [5-LP]

Blue Train [5-LP]

by John Coltrane
Blue Train [5-LP]

Blue Train [5-LP]

by John Coltrane

Vinyl LP(Long Playing Record)

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Overview

Although never formally signed, an oral agreement between John Coltrane and Blue Note Records founder Alfred Lion was indeed honored on Blue Train -- Coltrane's only collection of sides as a principal artist for the venerable label. The disc is packed solid with sonic evidence of Coltrane's innate leadership abilities. He not only addresses the tunes at hand, but also simultaneously reinvents himself as a multifaceted interpreter of both hard bop as well as sensitive balladry -- touching upon all forms in between. The personnel on Blue Train is arguably as impressive as what they're playing. Joining Coltrane (tenor sax) are Lee Morgan (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Kenny Drew (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums). The triple horn arrangements incorporate an additional sonic density that remains a trademark unique to both this band and album. Of particular note is Fuller's even-toned trombone, which bops throughout the title track as well as the frenetic "Moments Notice." Other solos include Paul Chambers' subtly understated riffs on "Blue Train" as well as the high energy and impact from contributions by Lee Morgan and Kenny Drew during "Locomotion." The track likewise features some brief but vital contributions from Philly Joe Jones -- whose efforts throughout the record stand among his personal best. Of the five sides that comprise the original Blue Train, the Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer ballad "I'm Old Fashioned" is the only standard; in terms of unadulterated sentiment, this version is arguably untouchable. Fuller's rich tones and Drew's tastefully executed solos cleanly wrap around Jones' steadily languid rhythms. Without reservation, Blue Train can easily be considered in and among the most important and influential entries not only of John Coltrane's career, but of the entire genre of jazz music as well. ~ Lindsay Planer

Product Details

Release Date: 03/25/2014
Label: Blue Note
UPC: 0602537714100
Rank: 20862

Tracks

  1. Blue Train
  2. Moment's Notice
  3. Locomotion
  4. I'm Old Fashioned
  5. Lazy Bird

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Coltrane   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Paul Chambers   Guest Artist,Bass
Art Taylor   Guest Artist
Mal Waldron   Guest Artist
Philly Joe Jones   Guest Artist,Drums
Red Garland   Guest Artist
Donald Byrd   Guest Artist
Kenny Burrell   Guest Artist
Kenny Drew   Guest Artist,Piano
Curtis Fuller   Guest Artist,Trombone
Gene Ammons   Guest Artist
Lee Morgan   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Pepper Adams   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Jerome Kern   Composer
Kenny Drew   Composer
John Coltrane   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer,Recording,Mastering Engineer
Michael Cuscuna   Producer
Alfred Lion   Producer
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