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| Top 5 John Coltrane
My top 5 favourite albums from not only my favourite jazz musician and composer, but also my favourite jazz quartet (Elvin Jones man, that guy was amazing). For non quartet albums which narrowly missed the list, honourable mentions go to Blue Train, Giant Steps, Stellar Regions and Om. And if I was going to recommend one more quartet album, I would say Quartet Plays. Enjoy. | | 1 |  | John Coltrane
Africa/Brass
'Africa' is one of my favourite jazz pieces ever, the piece grows and grows with its fantastic horn ensemble (including but not limited to Eric freaking Dolphy), until it collapses under its own weight and gives way to some fantastic piano, bass and drum solo's from the classic quartet. As per usual Coltrane's solo's are fantastic, his sheet of sound approach is brilliant dancing between all the supporting horns. Fantastic track, the other tracks are brilliant, Greensleves in particular is in my opinion as good or better than 'My Favourite Things'. | | 2 |  | John Coltrane
A Love Supreme
Probably his best album (though not my favourite, a close 2nd though), due to it being his most cohesive and holistic album. The quartet is at its finest, which is really saying something. Every track has a fantastic sense of urgency and intensity, due to the fact that most if not all material was created in the spur of the moment. John Coltrane shows his creative genius on this album, with his use of modes and harmony, his sheet of sound approach to soloing, and the reciting of a poem to his spirituality through the saxophone. An absolute classic that gets better with every listen. | | 3 |  | John Coltrane
My Favorite Things
Can I get another Coltrane classic? Well yes, this album is pure fire. Probably his best mix of creativity and accessibility (and not in a boring way, he just doesn't make things too intense). This album got the new Coltrane sound and quartet the recognition it deserved with its genius rendition of a popular classic. Enough has been said about that gem of a track, but I will add that it is absolutely mesmerizing and hypnotic. The rest of the tracks are great, and show a wide range of diversity. 'Summertime' is probably the most intense track, whilst the other two take a more relaxed approach (but not to the extent of albums such as Crescent, another classic btw. Check it if you are already familiar with these albums). | | 4 |  | John Coltrane
Olé Coltrane
This was his last release on Atlantic records with his consent, and what an album to leave with. 'Ole' is my other favourite Coltrane epic with 'Africa. It is as equally intense, with a fantastic structure and set of solo's. Also Dolphy does his magic on the flute, which adds another layer of texture to the gorgeous cacophony. The other tracks are great, though a bit overshadowed by the opener. I still wouldn't rate this anything lower than a 5, as the album has a truly unique and fantastic sound compared to his other releases. Plus its the quartet and Dolphy, come on! | | 5 |  | John Coltrane
"Live" at the Village Vanguard
Another quartet classic, with another killer epic opening track. 'Spiritual' is as fantastic as the two previously mentioned epics, so no description needed. Listen to it!. The other tracks take a more standard approach to the quartet sound, but they are still killing it with fantastic solo's and playing. 'Softly as the morning Sunrise' in particular shows great playing between Tyner and Jones. | |
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08.31.15 | He's an absolute legend for sure. Strange to see no Giant Steps here though. | Ryus
08.31.15 | dood
ascension | Jots
09.01.15 | ascension is a super divisive album. a lot of devout Coltrane fans aren't even that keen on it | HarrySmalldini97
09.01.15 | Giant Steps is great, however I prefer the more progressive and intense sounds on his later albums. And as for Ascension, it hasn't clicked with me yet. I do love the wash of horns, but I haven't given it the time yet. Great album though | AnimalsAsSummit
09.01.15 | ascension is number 1 for me and then a love supreme | HarrySmalldini97
09.01.15 | Come on guys, listen to Africa/Brass! Its so good! | Zig
09.01.15 | "ascension is a super divisive album. a lot of devout Coltrane fans aren't even that keen on it" [2]
Nice list! Africa/Brass, I'll give it a listen! | PappyMason
09.01.15 | Sweet list!!
I love Ascension. I don't remember Africa/Brass too well so I definitely need to re-listen.
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09.01.15 | Would definitely put Giant Steps on here, but good list. | HarrySmalldini97
09.01.15 | Giant Steps has a honourable mention, along with Blue Train and Crescent. | MyNameIsPencil
09.01.15 | I read the title as John Cena for some reason | Cygnatti
09.01.15 | ascension is 1
The Olatunji Concert is 2 | JamieTwort
09.01.15 | Ascension [∞]
But yeah Johnny is right about it being divisive. | zakalwe
09.01.15 | Blue Train | wham49
09.01.15 | no giant steps, blue trane? | kdobailey
09.02.15 | What a list. Although tbf you could've picked any of his output and it would've been solid af | HarrySmalldini97
09.02.15 | He was a legend, his discography is so unique and varied that you can't get bored. I only really chose 5 from one Coltrane movement, because they are my favourite of his output. | Hovse
10.18.15 | i love coltrane alot and yeah africa/brass is amazing | Keyblade
10.18.15 | yay for 3 |
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