John William Coltrane, also known as “Trane” was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes in jazz and was later at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions during his career, and appeared as a sideman on many albums by other musicians, including Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk.
The influence Coltrane has had on music spans many genres and musicians. Coltrane’s massive influence on jazz, both mainstream and avant-garde, began during his lifetime and continued to grow after his death. He is one of the most dominant influences on post-1960 jazz saxophonists and has inspired an entire generation of jazz musicians.
This playlist features several lengthy live tracks from appearances at the Village Vanguard in 1961, Stockholm and Berlin in 1963 and The Half Note in 1965 plus some studio tracks from his “Giant Steps”, “The John Coltrane Quartet Plays” as well as tracks from a newly discovered studio date from 1963 titled “Both Directions At Once“.
This is what’s called “Jazz In The Deep End” — so bring your water wings.
