Coltrane

Possibly the most underrated Coltrane release I've heard so far. While modal jazz isn't the style of music his work as a bandleader is typically associated with, what he got here is pure modal goodness with just as much references to works of Miles Davis as his unique style that's impossible to mistake for anyone else. All the compositions are bright, memorable and tight, highlighting the awesome playing of Coltrane's quartet while never derailing from it's detailed ... read more

This is Coltrane in his prime to me. Especially as this was the time that Coltrane was going crazy on his King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizzard shit. I mean the guy released 5 great albums in one year in 1961.

JONATHAN WILLIAM COLTRANE DEEP DIVE #29

Talk about a stacked lineup.
I would've like to have heard a better reflection of what these individuals can do, but this ain't half bad.

Coltrane's self-titled record is a great bunch of songs.
I don't find most of the heads to be too catchy or too exciting but as one would expect with such talented musicians playing on this record, the solos are lovely.
You can't really get a better bass soloist than Jimmy Garrison, other than ... read more

Possibly the most underrated Coltrane release I've heard so far. While modal jazz isn't the style of music his work as a bandleader is typically associated with, what he got here is pure modal goodness with just as much references to works of Miles Davis as his unique style that's impossible to mistake for anyone else. All the compositions are bright, memorable and tight, highlighting the awesome playing of Coltrane's quartet while never derailing from it's detailed ... read more