John Coltrane

Tenor saxophonist John Coltrane’s September 15, 1957 studio session in Hackensack, New Jersey produced all of the material for the legendary album Blue Train (Blue Note BLP1577). The LP marked the fi rst time that Trane was given the opportunity to select his own sidemen for a date. He made good use of his newfound freedom, enlisting the support of trumpeter Lee Morgan, trombonist Curtis Fuller, pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones. When asked in a 1960 radio interview which was his favorite of all the albums he had recorded up to that point, Coltrane was quick to reply: Blue Train. The classic album Lush Life (Prestige 7188)has been added in its entirety as a bonus.