Plays The Blues

The complete original album 'Coltrane Plays the Blues' (Atlantic SD1553) [CD1, tracks 1-6], a thematic LP consisting of six tunes based on the blues. Pianist McCoy Tyner sits out on 'Blues to Bechet' and 'Blues to You', reducing the band to a trio on these tunes. On 'Blues to Bechet' and 'Mr. Syms', Trane plays soprano sax. This expanded edition explores even deeper into Coltrane s approach to playing the blues by including 13 additional blues composition of his own. Recorded between 1957 and 1960, these outstanding tunes feature a myriad of jazz stars. The formations range from trios to multi-horn blowing performances, and among the latter is the remarkable 'Groove Blues', which finds Trane playing on alto sax. Includes 16-page booklet containing rare photos, original art and both new and original liner notes. Personnel (Coltrane Plays the Blues): John Coltrane tenor, soprano saxes McCOY TYNER piano STEVE DAVIS bass ELVIN JONES drums. New York, October 1960 Collective personnel (bonus tracks): JOHN COLTRANE tenor, soprano and alto saxes Trumpet: : DONALD BYRD, LEE MORGAN Tenor Sax: GENE AMMONS Baritone sax: CECIL PAYNE,PEPPER ADAMS Vibraphone: MILT JACKSON Piano: McCOY TYNER, HANK JONES, RED GARLAND, MAL WALDRON, WYNTON KELLY