John Coltrane Quartet, The: Ballads (CD) new-vinyl-folk-trad-world Now regarded as classics

Now regarded as classics

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It's a double-album (on vinyl) compilation of previously released material and outtakes - though the European edition features a wholly different running order

John Coltrane Quartet, The: Ballads (CD) new-vinyl-folk-trad-world Now regarded as classicsBallads is a special Coltrane masterpiece and consistent best seller, recorded in December 1961 with Coltranes classic quartetpianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and drummer Elvin Jones. When asked why such an undertaking, Coltrane replied, "variety." The recording captures the famed John Coltrane Quartet in a performance of timeless ballads. Coltrane was one of jazz's greatest ballad players, and his lyrical gifts are in sharp relief here