John Coltrane

Lush Life (OJC-131)

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Lush Life

John Coltrane

Craft Recordings

025218113113

LPS 149484

OJC-131

JAZZ

1

LP 34,98 €

180-gram pressing by Quality Record Pressings

Deluxe high-gloss tip-on album jacket

5 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Here is one of the musical giants of the 20th century, poised on the precipice of greatness. Between the spring of 1957 and the winter of 1958, during which time Lush Life was recorded, the music of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane (1926-1967) was developing in giant steps, thanks in great part to a six-month 1957 stint with Thelonious Monk that had much to do with sharpening Coltrane’s harmonic conception and torrential attack.

Lush Life contains Coltrane’s first recordings as sole leader, his initial date fronting a pianoless trio, and one of his first extended readings of a ballad, Billy Strayhorn’s resplendent title track. We also hear him at the helm of a quartet and quintet, featuring  Red Garland, with Donald Byrd, Paul Chambers and  Louis Hayes added toLush Life.” Coltrane handles the tune’s delicate complexities with infinite style and finesse.

PERSONNEL:

  • John Coltrane - (tenor sax)
  • Earl May - (bass)
  • Arthur Taylor - (drums)
  • Donald Byrd - (trumpet)
  • Red Garland - (piano)
  • Paul Chambers - (bass)
  • Louis Hayes - (drums)
  • Al Heath - (drums)

TRACKS:

  • SIDE A:
  • A1. Like Someone In Love
  • A2. I Love You
  • A3. Trane's Slow Blues
  • SIDE B:
  • B1. Lush Life
  • B2. I Hear A Rhapsody