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John Coltrane · 1960

Context

Fast piece by John Coltrane (2:21) opening side one of Giant Steps; Wikipedia connects it, through its chord progressions, to the composition Giant Steps. Recorded in New York on May 4, 1959 in a quartet with Tommy Flanagan, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor, it was released on Atlantic in February 1960.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Hard bop, Modal. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Giant Steps (1960)
• Naima (1960)
• Mr. P.C. (1960)
• Equinox (1960)
• My Favorite Things (1961)
• Chasin' the Trane (1961)

Sources

• EN: Giant Steps
• EN: Giant Steps (composition)

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