My Favorite ThingsJohn Coltrane
Jazz · 1960s
My Favorite Things — 1961
John Coltrane
Released 1961Jazz
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A landmark soprano-sax reinvention of the show tune into hypnotic modal jazz. Inventive and beloved. A genre touchstone. Sits between the landmarks and earns its spot.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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