Originally released in 1957 on Prestige Records, Coltrane captures John Coltrane during a pivotal moment in his artistic development as he emerged as one of jazz's most influential voices.
Recorded shortly after his groundbreaking work with Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, this album finds Coltrane leading an exceptional group featuring Red Garland, Paul Chambers, Mal Waldron, Johnny Splawn, Sahib Shihab, and Albert "Tootie" Heath. The result is a collection of hard bop performances that showcase the unmistakable sound and improvisational brilliance that would soon transform modern jazz.
Part of the acclaimed Original Jazz Classics (OJC) series from Craft Recordings, this audiophile reissue is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and faithfully reproduces the original Prestige Records release.
For longtime collectors and new listeners alike, Coltrane offers an essential look at the early evolution of one of the most important musicians in jazz history.
