John Coltrane

Easily one of the most important records ever made, John Coltrane's a Love Supreme was his pinnacle studio outing that at once compiled all of his innovations from his past, spoke of his current deep spirituality, and also gave a glimpse into the next two and a half years (sadly, those would be his last). Recorded at the end of 1964, Trane's classic quartet of Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, and Jimmy Garrison stepped into the studio and created one of the most thought-provoking, concise, and technically pleasing albums of their bountiful relationship (not to mention his best-selling to date). from the flowing (and classic) bass line at the intro to the last breathy notes, Trane is at the peak of his logical yet emotionally varied soloing while the rest of the group is remarkably in tune with Coltrane's spiritual vibe. Composed of four parts, each has a thematic progression leading to an understanding of spirituality through meditation.

Double vinyl LP pressing. This newly discovered live-recording of a performance of the Love Supreme suite is a revelation. Recorded at The Penthouse in Seattle on October 2, 1965, this recording transports the listener to a prime seat for piece of musical history. While not studio-quality audio, the power of the performance shines through. This version is also of the full suite and features an expanded band that includes the same Classic Quartet and Pharoah Sanders in his first official gig as part of Coltrane's group.

Tracks

• - Side 1 -
• 1 A Love Supreme, Pt. I - Acknowledgement
• - Side 2 -
• 1 Interlude 1
• 2 A Love Supreme, Pt. II - Resolution
• 3 Interlude 2
• - Side 3 -
• 1 A Love Supreme, Pt. III - Pursuance
• - Side 4 -
• 1 Interlude 3
• 2 Interlude 4
• 3 A Love Supreme, Pt. IV - Psalm

On September 15, 1957, John Coltrane went into Rudy Van Gelder's living room studio in Hackensack, New Jersey and recorded his first great masterpiece: Blue Train. It would be the legendary saxophonist's sole album as a leader for Blue Note, a locomotive five-track album fueled by the bluesy title track that featured a dynamic six-piece band with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. To mark the 65th anniversary of the album's recording, Blue Train will be released as part of Blue Note's acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series: a 1-LP mono pressing of the original album.

High-definition premium 180gm vinyl pressing of this classic Jazz album. Wax Time Records. 2010.

• 1 Blue Train 10:44
• 2 Moment's Notice 9:11
• 3 East Bound 4:25*
• 4 Locomotion 7:14
• 5 I'm Old Fashioned 7:58
• 6 Lazy Bird 7:06

Double vinyl LP pressing. Deluxe version including seven bonus alternate takes of some of the tracks from the standard edition. 2018 archive release. Unknown until 2004 and unheard until now, these recordings by the John Coltrane Quartet are, as Sonny Rollins says in the liner notes, like finding a new room in the Great Pyramid. Featuring the Classic Quartet - John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones - and recorded at the end of a two-week run at Birdland, the music on this album represents one of the most influential groups in music history both performing in a musical style it had perfected and reaching in new, exploratory directions that were to affect the trajectory of jazz from that point forward.

• - Disc 1 -
• 1 Untitled Original 11383
• 2 Nature Boy
• 3 Untitled Original 11386 [Take 1]
• 4 Vilia
• - Disc 2 -
• 1 Impressions [Take 3]
• 2 Slow Blues
• 3 One Up One Down [Take 1]
• - Disc 3 -
• 1 Vilia
• 2 Impressions
• 3 Impressions
• 4 Impressions
• - Disc 4 -
• 1 Untitled
• 2 Original 11386
• 3 Untitled Original 11386
• 4 One Up, One Down

Coltrane's 1959 Atlantic Records debut became his most influential album, and helped bring jazz to the mainstream. Forty-plus years later, it remains one of the all time great jazz albums. Features Paul Chambers, Wynton Kelly, Tommy Flanagan, Jimmy Cobb, and Art Taylor. Mastered from the original analog tapes. Pressed on 180-gram HQ vinyl. All original packaging.

• 1 Giant Steps
• 2 Cousin Mary
• 3 Countdown
• 4 Spiral
• 5 Syeeda's Song Flute
• 6 Naima
• 7 Mr. P.C
• 8 Giant Steps [Alternate Version 1]
• 9 Naima [Alternate Version 1]
• 10 Cousin Mary [Alternate Take]
• 11 Countdown [Alternate Take]
• 12 Syeeda's Song Flute [Alternate Take]
• 13 Giant Steps [Alternate Version 2]
• 14 Naima [Alternate Version 2]
• 15 Giant Steps [Alternate Take]

Limited 180gm blue vinyl LP pressing. Includes bonus track.

• 1 Giant Steps
• 2 Cousin Mary
• 3 Countdown
• 4 Spiral
• 5 Syeeda's Song Flute
• 6 Naima
• 7 Mr. P.C
• 8 Harmonique

60th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 180g Vinyl 2LP featuring Recently Uncovered Mono Version and Stereo Version, Both Mastered from the Original Tapes; Also includes Liner Notes by Ben Ratliff, Photos & Atlantic Records Ephemera

Released in 1961, My Favorite Things made John Coltrane a star with box-office pull previously reserved for the likes of Dave Brubeck and Miles Davis. The dazzling quartet treatment of the Richard Rodgers hit song features Coltrane on soprano saxophone for the first time on record and became an instant hit single in its own right. The album also became a major commercial success, receiving the Grammy Hall of Fame award in 1998 and attaining gold record status in 2018. The recently uncovered mono version of this album – once believed to be lost forever – is included in this deluxe package along with the stereo version, both having been mastered from the original tapes. This 60th Anniversary deluxe edition also includes liner notes by award-winning writer Ben Ratliff, as well as photos and Atlantic Records ephemera.

LP1

1. My Favorite Things (2022 Vinyl Remaster)
2. Everytime We Say Goodbye (2022 Vinyl Remaster)
3. Summertime (2022 Vinyl Remaster)
4. But Not For Me (2021 Vinyl Remaster)

LP2

1. My Favorite Things (2021 Vinyl Remaster)
2. Everytime We Say Goodbye (2021 Vinyl Remaster)
3. Summertime (2021 Vinyl Remaster)
4. But Not For Me (2021 Vinyl Remaster)