A dazzling display of harmonic ambition, its title track a rite of passage for every aspiring jazz player. The writing is brilliant and the playing fearless. A cornerstone of bebop's evolution. Released in 1960, it's a key entry in John Coltrane's run.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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If you have Giant Steps, these are the John Coltrane records worth reaching for next.
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Blue Train1958 · JazzClassic
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