John Coltrane Lush Life Prestige CPRJ 7188 SA SACD

John Coltrane Lush Life

Prestige Analogue Productions SACD CPRJ 7188 SA

legendary jazz album in outstanding sound quality

new, factory sealed

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Here is one of the musical giants of the 20th century, poised on the precipice of greatness. Between the spring of 1957 and the winter of 1958, during which time Lush Life was recorded, the music of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane (1926-1967) was developing in giant steps, thanks in great part to a six-month 1957 stint with Thelonious Monk that had much to do with sharpening Coltrane’s harmonic conception and torrential attack. Lush Life contains Coltrane’s first recordings as sole leader, his initial date fronting a pianoless trio, and one of his first extended readings of a ballad, Billy Strayhorn’s resplendent title track. We also hear him at the helm of a quartet and quintet, featuring pianist Red Garland, with trumpeter Donald Byrd, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Louis Hayes added to “Lush Life.” Coltrane handles the tune’s delicate complexities with infinite style and finesse. Coltrane and jazz would never be the same.

Originally released in 1958

John Coltrane, tenor saxophone

Earl May, bass

Art Taylor, drums

Red Garland, piano

Donald Byrd, trumpet

Paul Chambers, bass

Louis Hayes, drums

Tracks:

1. Like Someone In Love 2. I Love You 3. Trane's Slo Blues 4. Lush Life 5. I Hear a Rhapsody