Four of its five tracks are coltrane compositions and the title track, moments notice and lazy bird have all become standards. Coltrane shows a great value of energy and emotion, the way he pursues his sax solos, rhythm and tempo, to match a very talented backing band. Okay so you had the likes of ornette coleman doing his crazy stuff but it lacked control and meaning. Musicnotes features the worlds largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 300,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. Lee follows with an energetic statement and is succeeded by a gutty fuller. It is the lead track on the album of the same name. For the pdf, sheet music and more transcriptions check out my page on transcript. Certified gold, blue train is coltrane s second solo album and the only one he recorded for blue note as a leader although he was never formally signed to the label. Shop our newest and most popular john coltrane sheet music such as my favorite things, giant steps and equinox, or click the button above to browse all john coltrane sheet music. John coltrane blue train the jazzomat research project. Blue train 1957 john coltranets lee morgantp curtis fullertb kenny drewp paul chambersb philly joe jonesds skip navigation sign in. Blue train of all of his albums, john coltrane selected one as his favorite. John coltrane rides swiftly down a lonesome track with lee and curtis shoveling extra coal into the boiler near the end of his solo.
Blue train tab by john coltrane songsterr tabs with rhythm. Blue train 1957 john coltrane ts lee morgantp curtis fullertb kenny drewp paul chambersb philly joe jonesds. Blue train is a 1957 jazz standard composed by john coltrane. John coltrane blue train by john coltrane on amazon music. Blue train remastered 2003 by john coltrane published on 20160329t15. John coltrane blue train transcription tiago lageira. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Blue train curtis fuller solo eb7 ab7 eb7 ab7 6 a0 eb7. Released in 1957, the record is frequently cited as one of the most important in the. C is a basic c minor 12bar blues composed by john coltrane in 1959 in. The long and short of this is that blue train is seminal in john coltrane s development, the first time he had explored this most lasting of contributions to modern jazz. Summary blue train is the best thing that could have possibly come out of coltrane s first attempt at leading and composing his own group. Listen free to john coltrane blue train blue train, moments notice and more.
Recorded at van gelder studio in hackensack, new jersey, john coltrane s blue train is a hard bob jazz album released on blue note in 1957. Recorded at the van gelder studio in hackensack, new jersey, it is the only blue note recording by coltrane as session leader. A lost album from john coltrane, with thanks to a french kpbs. The title number, blue train, is a moving eerie blues. John coltrane stated in a 1960 radio interview that the this album was his favourite recording from his discography. The photo, taken by francis wolff, certainly captures the sax legend in a pensive, thoughtful and, well, blue mood. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The cover photo of blue train, coltranes second album as a leader and the only recording he made for blue note, shows the saxophonist. The video doesnt include the intro, solo, or outro, just the walking part. Starting with the melody in eflat minor, the chord progression changes to eflat major for the improvised section, returning to the original minor key for the reinstatement of the melody. Blue train expanded edition by john coltrane on amazon. John coltrane would later expand on this idea in the compositions giant steps and countdown, a reworking of miles davis tune up.
John coltrane only recorded one album as a leader for blue note, but it was the turning point of his career and one of his greatest hours. John coltrane wanted to make music from his own perspective, but do in such passion and beauty to make the recording of blue train, be as magnificent and golden to anyones ears. Blue train was recorded in september 1957 in new jersey for blue note records, and is considered john coltrane s best album from this period. Blue train is the seventeenth album from jazz saxophonist john coltrane, his debut album on legendary jazz label blue note records. John coltrane blue train music matters mono 2014 youtube. John coltrane blue train lyrics and tracklist genius.
Recordings from the end of the decade, such as giant steps 1959 and my favorite things 1960, offer dramatic evidence of his developing virtuosity. Coltrane s third session as a leader, recorded on 15 september 1957 for blue note, although he was still under contract of prestige that is why the rear jacket has. Blue train blue trane sheet music john coltrane sheetmusic. Moments notice, john coltrane, jazz, anonammo, jpg pg. In john coltrane of a high quality, particularly blue train 1957, perhaps the best recorded example of his early hard bop style see bebop. Jan 01, 2012 listen to your favorite songs from john coltrane blue train by john coltrane now.
Reid milesan iconic image of a true jazz great, the cover of coltrane s blue train was supposedly inspired by picassos blue period. Although never formally signed, an oral agreement between john coltrane and blue note records founder alfred lion was indeed honored on blue train coltranes only collection of sides as a principal artist for the venerable label. C jam blues, billies bounce, equinox, foot prints or blue trane. Download blue train blue trane sheet music pdf john coltrane blue train blue trane sheet music pdf john coltrane for saxophone sheet music, scoring tenor sax, original key. Check out blue train by john coltrane on amazon music. John coltrane blue train sheet music leadsheet in eb major. John coltranes iconic blue train album to be released.
Blue train expanded edition, an album by john coltrane on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Blue train blue trane sheet music pdf john coltrane free download saxophone sheet music. Introduce your young players to jazz legend john coltrane with this med. John coltranes blue train at 60 october 9, 2012 maybe its the blueness of the cover, or its chamberlike sound, but john coltranes blue train, like miles daviss kind of blue, frequently puts listeners in a reflective mood. Blue train is a studio album by john coltrane, released in january 1958 on blue note records. The addition of fuller adds a extra horn to the equation. Download blue train blue trane for saxophone sheet music.
Find similar albums to blue train john coltrane on allmusic. His later works such as giant steps and a love supreme may be wellknown, but this album is on the same scale if not greater considering his inexperience as a leader and a composer. The musicians around him on blue train are impressive. May 16, 2009 john coltrane playing the amazing blue train. John coltrane, photographed in his backyard in queens, new york in 1963. The disc is packed solid with sonic evidence of coltrane s innate. Find similar albums to blue train john coltrane on allmusic allmusic.
Print and download lead sheets for blue train by john coltrane in eb major. John william coltrane september 23, 1926 july 17, 1967 was an american jazz saxophonist and composer. John elton sleeping with the past blue avenue elton john, bernie taupin i gotta quit this habit its like some drug for you youve been my. Your highresolution pdf file will be ready to download in the original published. Blue train tab by john coltrane with free online tab player. John coltrane performs by courtesy of prestige records. Ahead of their time is a phrase that is used far too often but it applies to john coltrane more than anyone.
Best transcriptions sharepoint, interactive exercises to enhance musical expression, technique and creativity. John coltrane, mainartist, composerlyricist rudy van gelder, recording engineer, studiopersonnel alfred lion, producer a blue note records release. Blue train in my opinion is coltrane s best record. This cd release features the complete blue note album blue train plus four bonus tracks showcasing coltrane s genius on several sessions from the same period and with similar personnel. Blue train is a studio album by john coltrane, released in january 1958 on blue note records, catalogue blp 1577. Blue train expanded edition by john coltrane on spotify.
Felt that rumble underneath my feet i knew i bought myself a first class seat on the blue train i knew youd break me down and leave me flat. Recorded on 15 september 1957, blue train is an album revered, cherished, and loved by many. The recording of blue train took place all in one session on. Kenny drew on piano, curtis fuller on trombone, philly joe jones on drums, and john coltrane on tenor sax.
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