Hi-Fi listening: John Coltrane - Blue Train from his album Blue Train (1958) @bluenoterecords “Blue Train” hits different—it’s Coltrane locked in a soulful, blues-drenched pocket, raw and expressive. The tone is rich, almost heavy, like he’s speaking directly from the gut. Compared to his later, more searching and spiritual works, this one’s grounded—emotional but not abstract. It feels like he’s channeling feeling over philosophy. Played during my Selector Series at @barshiruoakland @discogs @m

“these performances are, in fact, deeply entrenched in Coltrane’s moment: He’s issuing a warm valediction to his old catalog, full of his characteristic seriousness and serenity, before charging even further ahead.” - The New York Times #BLUEWORLD out now | John Coltrane

302 reactions · 44 shares | “these performances are, in fact, deeply entrenched in Coltrane’s moment: He’s issuing a warm valediction to his old catalog, full of his characteristic seriousness and serenity, before charging even further ahead.” - The New York Times #BLUEWORLD out now | John Coltrane | Facebook

20K views · 1.9K reactions | On this day in 1965, John Coltrane performed with his Quartet composed of McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones. They performed at a French International Jazz Festival in Juan-les-Pins, France. Other performers included Nina Simone, Stuff Smith, Jimmy McGriff, and the Marion Williams Gospel Group. | John Coltrane | Facebook