Credits:

John Coltrane

Description:

Historic Excavation! The 65th anniversary of the recording of John Coltrane's "Blue Train" is celebrated with the release of a complete disc of previously unreleased takes, including the first ever recordings of John Coltrane! John Coltrane entered Rudy Van Gelder's living room studio in Hackensack, New Jersey on September 15, 1957 to record his first great masterpiece and the only album released on Blue Note. This 2LP set includes a booklet with never-before-seen session photos by Francis Wolfe and an essay by Coltrane expert Ashley Kahn. Produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket. Personnel] John Coltrane (ts) Lee Morgan (tp) Curtis Fuller (tb) Kenny Drew (p) Paul Chambers (b) Philly Joe Jones (ds)

Tracklisting:

1.Blue Train
2.Moment's Notice
3.Locomotion
4.I'm Old Fashioned
5.Lazy Bird
6.Moment's Notice (Incomplete Alternate Take 5A)
7.Lazy Bird (Alternate Take 2)