Ballads — 1963

A tender, lyrical record of standards played with restraint. Beautiful and beloved. A gentle entry point. The John Coltrane record for listeners ready to go beyond the debut.

On vinyl: The original pressing is a collector's piece; a modern remaster is the sensible route.

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