Coltrane [Bonus CD] (2002)

About this title: John Coltrane and his classic quartet (pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and drummer Elvin Jones) are in fine form on this 1962 studio LP. High points include a passionate "Out of This World" (what did Johnny Mercer think of this version?) and a classic version of Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes." The remainder of the program includes "The Inch Worm" and the two Coltrane compositions, "Tunji" and "Miles' Mode." Not as intense as many of Trane's other albums, this is still a recommended and enjoyable set. In 2002, Impulse! released Coltrane and Ballads each with a bonus disc of mostly ... read more

Tracks:

1. Out of This World [Arlen/Mercer]
2. Soul Eyes [Waldron]
3. The Inch Worm [Loesser]
4. Tunji [Coltrane]
5. Miles' Mode [Coltrane]
6. Not Yet [Tyner]
7. Miles' Mode [Coltrane]
8. Tunji [Coltrane]
9. Tunji [Coltrane]
10. Tunji [Coltrane]
11. Tunji [Coltrane]
12. Impressions [Coltrane]
13. Impressions [Coltrane]
14. Big Nick [Coltrane]
15. Up 'Gainst the Wall [Coltrane]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.