JOHN COLTRANE BLUE TRAIN MONO BLUE NOTE RVG EAR

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449

JOHN COLTRANE BLUE TRAIN BLUE NOTE RECORDS BLP-1577 MONO VAN GELDER STAMP BOTH SIDES SIDE ONE: DEEP GROOVE "EAR" NY ADDRESS SIDE TWO: "EAR" 63RD ST ADDRESS  JOHN COLTRANE LEE MORGAN CURTIS FULLER KENNY DREW PAUL CHAMBERS "PHILLY" JOE JONES   BLUE TRAIN MOMENT'S NOTICE LOCOMOTIION I'M OLD FASHIONED LAZY BIRD  Although never formally signed, an oral agreement between John Coltrane and Blue Note Records founder Alfred Lion was indeed honored on Blue Train — Coltrane's only collection of sides as a principal artist for the venerable label.  He not only addresses the tunes at hand, but also simultaneously reinvents himself as a multifaceted interpreter of both hard bop as well as sensitive balladry — touching upon all forms in between. The personnel on Blue Train is arguably as impressive as what they're playing. Joining Coltrane (tenor sax) are Lee Morgan (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Kenny Drew (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums). The triple horn arrangements incorporate an additional sonic density that remains a trademark unique to both this band and album. Of particular note is Fuller's even-toned trombone, which bops throughout the title track as well as the frenetic "Moments Notice." Other solos include Paul Chambers' subtly understated riffs on "Blue Train" as well as the high energy and impact from contributions by Lee Morgan and Kenny Drew during "Locomotion." The track likewise features some brief but vital contributions from Philly Joe Jones — whose efforts throughout the record stand among his personal best. Of the five songs that comprise the original Blue Train, the Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer ballad "I'm Old Fashioned" is the only standard; in terms of unadulterated sentiment, this version is arguably untouchable. Fuller's rich tones and Drew's tastefully executed solos cleanly wrap around Jones' steadily languid rhythms. Without reservation, Blue Train can easily be considered in and among the most important and influential entries not only of John Coltrane's career, but of the entire genre of jazz music as well.  (all music guide)       CONDITION    LP - NEAR MINT (BEAUTIFUL - PLAYED ONLY A FEW TIMES) COVER - VG+/+ (CORNER WEAR UPPER LEFT AND RIGHT, SMALL PAPER TEAR ON BACK)

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