John Coltrane on Blue Note 1577 Blue Train Mono RVG Ear Hear

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Mar 16, 2013 Sold Date

Mar 9, 2013 Start Date

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John Coltrane

Blue Note 1577

1957

Mono RVG Ear

First issue

Light scuffs & a few surface scratches nothing deep (see photos)

Visual Record Condition: vg 6.8

Recording Condition vg+ (listen) 8.7

Very Enjoyable to hear.

On a Scale of 1-10

This Cover is a 6.2 (see photos)

Seam Split on top (see photos)

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.

Pepper Adams Guest Artist Gene Ammons Guest Artist Kenny Burrell Guest Artist Donald Byrd Guest Artist Paul Chambers Bass, Guest Artist Philip Coady Producer John Coltrane Composer, Primary Artist, Sax (Tenor) Michael Cuscuna Liner Notes, Reissue Producer Kenny Drew Guest Artist, Piano Evelyn Esaki Design Curtis Fuller Guest Artist, Trombone Red Garland Guest Artist Liz Heller Executive Producer Jo Jones Drums Philly Joe Jones Drums, Guest Artist Jerome Kern Composer Robert Levin Liner Notes Alfred Lion Producer Ron McMaster Mastering Johnny Mercer Composer Reid Miles Design Lee Morgan Guest Artist, Trumpet Patrick Roques Design Leo Rossi Technical Supervisor Art Taylor Guest Artist Rudy Van Gelder Engineer Mal Waldron Guest Artist Francis Wolff Photography

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