This is an important work from the period when John Coltrane began to establish his own unique style of playing, and is a record that will remain in the history of modern jazz, clearly imprinting his powerful tenor and precise improvisation.
Recorded with a quartet featuring Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Art Taylor, this important album clearly captures the process by which Coltrane developed his unique approach, featuring performances that are emblematic of the hard bop period of the time.
This recording, from the period when John Coltrane was developing his own style and unique playing technique, features powerful momentum and tight development in each song. Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Art Taylor provide a stable foundation and support for the entire performance. "Good Bait" features a series of sharp phrases, while "You Say You Care" features smooth lines that create a sustained development. The powerful sound of the tenor defines each song, clearly conveying how Coltrane was expanding his expression at the time. This album is packed with the charm of the hard bop period.
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5 TRACKS:
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1)
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Good Bait
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2)
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I Want To Talk About You
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3)
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You Say You Care
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4)
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Theme For Ernie
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5)
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Russian Lullaby
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Tenor Saxophone - John Coltrane
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Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder
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Piano - Red Garland
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Photography By [Cover] - Esmond Edwards
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Bass - Paul Chambers (3)
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Drums - Art Taylor
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Producer - Bob Weinstock
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Liner Notes - Ira Gitler
