Credits:

John Coltrane

Description:

A landmark in modern jazz improvisation, now revived in a deluxe edition...! To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the release of John Coltrane's 1960 masterpiece, "Giant Steps," the most charismatic jazz figure of all time, a new 2-CD deluxe edition of the original and alternate takes has been compiled with the latest remastering! For musicians, Coltrane's adventurous harmonic creativity and his ever-evolving style are of great importance.More fundamentally, the emotional expression of Coltrane's finest sounds on this album has an unparalleled impact on those who are not interested in music. "This album will go down as an important one."-Ralph Gleason (Down Beat, 1960) "Everyone should hear this one, even if they don't care much for Coltrane."-Mate Eddy (The John Coltrane, the most charismatic and influential jazz saxophonist in the history of jazz. His Atlantic Records debut, Giant Steps, continues to shock and inspire listeners 60 years after its release. This brilliant work of music history was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001 and is regarded as one of the greatest albums not only in the jazz scene, but in the entire music scene.To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the release of this masterpiece, a new 2-CD deluxe edition of the original recordings and alternate takes will be released here, newly compiled with the latest remastering. (1/2)

Tracklisting:

1.Giant Steps
2.Cousin Mary
3.Countdown
4.Spiral
5.Syeeda's Song Flute
6.Naima
7.Mr. P.C.
8.Giant Steps (Take 6, Alternate)