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John Coltrane · 1960 · Original version, October 26, 1960 (released in 1964 on Coltrane's Sound)

Context

John Coltrane recorded his composition on October 26, 1960 at Atlantic studios in New York, with McCoy Tyner, Steve Davis and Elvin Jones. The track was not released until 1964, on the album Coltrane's Sound (Atlantic).

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)
• Countdown (1960)
• My Favorite Things (1961)
• Chasin' the Trane (1961)

Sources

• EN: Coltrane's Sound

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