The Very Best of John Coltrane [Rhino]

by John Coltrane

Overview

Released in 2000, The Very Best of John Coltrane is hardly the first best-of collection by the seminal saxophonist, and you can bet certain that it won't be the last. Focusing on 'Trane's influential Atlantic output of the late '50s and early '60s, this CD shouldn't be confused with previous Best of John Coltrane collections from Pablo/Fantasy (Pablo 2405-417) or Atlantic (Atlantic 1541), although everything Atlantic chose for the latter can also be found on this collection, including "My Favorite Things," "Equinox," "Giant Steps," "Naima," "Cousin Mary," and "Central Park West." This CD, however, is more generous and also includes such gems as "Summertime" from My Favorite Things, "Mr. Syms" from Coltrane Sings the Blues, "My Shining Hour" from Coltrane Jazz, and "Body and Soul" from Coltrane's Sound. Seasoned Coltrane fans will already be familiar with these essential 1959 and 1960 recordings, so the person that Rhino obviously had in mind when it released this disc was the casual listener. All of Coltrane's Atlantic output is worth owning, and most of it is truly essential. But for those who have yet to experience the joys of Coltrane's Atlantic period and need a course in Introductory Coltrane 101, this CD would be a very rewarding and logical starting point. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	02/15/2000
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	0081227977825
Rank:	3506

Tracks

1. Giant Steps
2. Cousin Mary
3. Naima
4. Like Sonny
5. My Shining Hour
6. My Favorite Things
7. Central Park West
8. Summertime
9. Mr. Syms
10. Equinox
11. Body and Soul

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Coltrane   Primary Artist,Sax (Soprano),Sax (Tenor)
Jimmy Cobb   Guest Artist,Drums,Drums (Snare)
Wynton Kelly   Guest Artist,Piano
Steve Davis   Guest Artist,Bass
Art Taylor   Guest Artist,Drums,Drums (Snare)
Elvin Jones   Guest Artist,Drums (Snare),Drums
Paul Chambers   Guest Artist,Bass
McCoy Tyner   Guest Artist,Piano
Tommy Flanagan   Guest Artist,Piano

Technical Credits

Nesuhi Ertegun   Producer
Daniel Goldmark   Research,Editorial Research
Edward Heyman   Composer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Johnny Green   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Robert Sour   Composer
Patrick Milligan   Compilation Producer
Shawn Amos   Coordination,Editorial Coordinator
Harold Arlen   Composer
Frank Eyton   Composer
Nat Hentoff   Liner Notes
Vanessa Atkins   Editorial Supervision
Quincy Newell   Assistant,Project Assistant
Daniel Hersch   Remastering
Adam Wade   Assistant,Project Assistant
Maria Villar   Design
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Hugh Brown   Art Direction
DuBose Heyward   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
John Coltrane   Composer