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Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.

Hi Everyone,
Listen I have a favor to ask, and those of you better educated in Jazz can help me.

I always have a tough time listening to John Coltrane. It's like he's talking a different language.
Can any of you point me to recordings I should listen to on Tidal or Quboz or whatever that set me up to better appreciate the man?


Thank you for the musical education.

Best,

E
erik_squires

Showing 4 responses by gdnrbob

gdnrbob
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@oregonpapa ,
I am inclined to agree with you. Sometimes, complete immersion yields a greater understanding.
But,
Sometimes the dissonant/discordant sounds force me to flee the room or switch to Mozart.

B
gdnrbob
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I just saw this and am listening to Ballads, too.
Coltrane was never my fav either, but I always wondered why so many sing praises, so here I go...
Bob
gdnrbob
4,506 posts
 
Hmm, McCoy Tyner.
Now I have another artist to listen to.
B
gdnrbob
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@erik,
Oh, yeah, I heard of Jarrett. But, thanks for reminding me. I have to cue up some recordings of him, too.
Also, The Coltrane 'Ballads' was pretty good.
What would you experts recommend next?
Bob
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