John Coltrane was a sax virtuoso. I've said nothing new there. In fact I don't think I can write much of anything here that hasn't already been said of the genius of Coltrane or the brilliance of this album. Giant Steps finds Coltrane introducing himself as a composer and bandleader after playing with and learning from other jazz greats like Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk in previous years.
Res ipsa loquitur might simply be the best way to describe Giant Steps. But even if "the thing speaks for itself", what's the fun of listening to an exquisite and elaborate piece of art if we can't write about its amazingness and share our excitement for its genius? Enter "Album Night" to alleviate the problem! :)
Join me for "Album Night" on Wednesday, December 3rd as we delve into the world of jazz for the first time with John Coltrane's 1960 release, Giant Steps!
One last thought and point for discussion for December 3rd. Do you think Coltrane's solos on Giant Steps contain his legendary "sheets of sound" improvisational techniques, or were they absent from this recording??? Make your case during "Album Night" as we ride the "Trane".
Res ipsa loquitur might simply be the best way to describe Giant Steps. But even if "the thing speaks for itself", what's the fun of listening to an exquisite and elaborate piece of art if we can't write about its amazingness and share our excitement for its genius? Enter "Album Night" to alleviate the problem! :)
Join me for "Album Night" on Wednesday, December 3rd as we delve into the world of jazz for the first time with John Coltrane's 1960 release, Giant Steps!
One last thought and point for discussion for December 3rd. Do you think Coltrane's solos on Giant Steps contain his legendary "sheets of sound" improvisational techniques, or were they absent from this recording??? Make your case during "Album Night" as we ride the "Trane".