This segment focuses not on the entire breadth of John Coltrane’s work, but instead a period in Coltrane’s career from around 1957-1961. This was a very important transitional period in his life and his music. In 1957, he recorded a record called “Blue Train,” which wasn’t his first record as a leader, but perhaps his first important album as a leader. This segment traces his life from this point in his career and into his work with the famous quarter with McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garrison.

Jazz Insights - John Coltrane - The Transition of a Genius