Credits:

John Coltrane

Description:

Historic Excavation! The release of a complete disc of previously unreleased takes of John Coltrane's "Blue Train", which celebrates the 65th anniversary of its recording, including the first-ever release of the recordings! John Coltrane recorded "Blue Train" in 1957 and left it as his only leader's work for Blue Note, an eternal masterpiece. It is one of the most popular works in jazz history. To celebrate the 65th anniversary of its recording, this complete edition includes the original album with the latest remastering, plus seven additional takes. This 2CD edition consists of the first original album and a second disc containing previously unreleased alternate takes and unfinished takes. John Coltrane entered Rudy Van Gelder's living room studio in Hackensack, NJ on September 15, 1957 to record his first great masterpiece and the only album released on Blue Note. 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 [Alternate Take 5A] (Incomplete)
7.Lazy Bird [Alternate Take 2]