Duke Ellington & John Coltrane - Duke Ellington & John Coltrane


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The classic 1962 album Duke Ellington & John Coltrane introduces the rising jazz saxophone innovator performing with the long-established piano institution Duke Ellington.

"Perhaps looking to renew his inspiration or maybe simply wanting to broaden his horizons, Duke Ellington began a string of collaborations in the second half of his career — whereas before that, his own band was stimulus enough. Whatever the reason, almost all of his collaborations succeeded at high levels, although none of his shared sessions are more intriguing on the surface than this 1962 date with the preeminent sax star of the day.

"In reality, the record amounts to 'Coltrane Plays Ellington' (plus one Coltrane original) because the tenor man is the whole show — and what a show it is. Only Coltrane could be as 'fiercely tender,' and there's no better forum for his sensitive side than the music of Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, who contributes the album's true vertex, 'My Little Brown Book.' The rhythm section alternates between Duke's and Trane's, each adding a different texture to the proceedings. Ellington is wise enough to appreciate the nature of the session, and he is quite content to feed chords in service of the young master--proving the old master's open mind and good taste. Hearing Coltrane seize 'In a Sentimental Mood' is thanks enough." — Marc Greilsamer

At a gathering of Ellington band alumni organized by Jazz at Lincoln Center, bassist John Lamb recalled the sessions for Duke Ellington & John Coltrane: "There was no music on that whole date. Nobody had a chart. We came in and we were standing there, waiting to see what would happen. 'Trane would go and sit on the piano bench with Duke. They didn't talk, but Duke would be singing ... and 'Trane would go ... Then, after they did that for a few minutes, they got up. 'Trane would go to his microphone, Duke would start playing, and the rhythm section, we had to do for ourselves, you know. That's it. He didn't even tell you the key. He could communicate without words, and 'Trane could hear it." On "Take the Coltrane," the two play in a quartet of Coltrane's bandmates of the day, bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones (Ellington men Lamb and drummer Sam Woodyard also played on the album). — JazzIz Magazine

Recorded on September 26, 1962 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.



Side A
1. In A Sentimental Mood
2. Take The Coltrane
3. Big Nick

Side B
1. Stevie
2. My Little Brown Book
3. Angelica
4. The Feeling Of Jazz

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 6 person(s) rated this product.

Way better than another version I have

posted on 10/25/2023
5 Stars
Reviewer: sp
Very quiet, quality pressing with very good dynamic range, packaged in deluxe gatefold. Definitely a keeper


Everything I was hoping for.

posted on 10/28/2022
5 Stars
Reviewer: Ray Castro
Got it yesterday. Fantastic soundscape, silent vinyl out of the box. One of Trane's finest. Thank you AS.


Instruments separation

posted on 08/01/2022
5 Stars
Reviewer: Shad
So clear, I felt I was sitting right there with a glass of scotch. It was masterfully done. I went back in time. Great price!


Fresh and improved

posted on 05/08/2022
5 Stars
Reviewer: Christopher -
Better clarity in instruments. Less distortion than previous releases. Vinyl is clears and noiseless as can be. The percussion has better wider and deeper presence. I absolutely love it! Presentation is amazing. Thank you once again for masterful work of the masters.


Must have for Jazz fans!

posted on 04/03/2022
5 Stars
Reviewer: Mike Z
When I first listened to this album I would of thought it was recorded yesterday, this album sounds close enough to the UHQR Pressings that I own of Miles Davis Kind of Blue. Great separation and no background noise, simply perfect sound! Get this one before it sells out!


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