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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 2 responses by melvinjames

melvinjames
416 posts
 
"Ballads" is about as accessible as he gets and it's a beautiful album .. nice place to start. His album with Johnny Hartman is another.
melvinjames
416 posts
 
Yes those are more accessible Coltrane albums as is even Giant Steps and Blue Train but these alone are limited as a tool to "get" John Coltrane.
Limited yes, but his more accessible albums are a good starting point simply because you begin to understand his talent, his genius. Others albums, as you've mentioned, include "Love Supreme", Blue Train", and "Giant Steps". 

IMO a lot of folks just getting into Jazz stumble when listening to the more free-form variety. Melody is key for many. 
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