John Coltrane Coltrane Plays the Blues (Atlantic 75 Series) Hybrid Stereo SACD

Hybrid Stereo SACD!
A Journey Through the Blues from the Timeless Sax Legend!
Plays in All CD and SACD Players!
Atlantic 75 Historic Reissue Series from Analogue Productions!
In October 1960, John Coltrane created enough material for three albums during productive sessions for his album "My Favorite Things" on the Atlantic label. One of them is "Coltrane Plays the Blues", released in 1961, on which the jazz musician plays the soprano saxophone for the first time. McCoy Tyner, Steve Davis and Elvin Jones can also be heard, recording "Blues to Bechet", "Blues to Elvin" and "Blues to You", among others.
These recordings come from the same sessions that produced 1961's My Favorite Things. This is one of the least well-known Coltrane albums, partly because it is an all blues format and partly because it was released at the end of his association with Atlantic records.
Plays the Blues features the talents of McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones and Steve Davis. It is the beginning of his work with Tyner and Jones in quartet form. For that alone this recording would be important. Although this album is called Plays the Blues, this is by no means the only blues which Coltrane plays. There are blues elements, moods and feelings in all of his best-known recordings. Listen to "Slowtrane," "Blue Train," "Bessie's Blues" among others and one can't help but hear the blues vibe, writes AllAboutJazz.com.
The original six tracks are fantastic and have that same blues vibe. They hit the listener right in the heart and soul and don't let go. All six are superb, but "Blues to Bechet," "Mr. Day," "Mr. Knight" and "Blues to Elvin" are absolute classics.
The 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records
"75 for 75" is a series of 75 vinyl releases from Atlantic Records' storied catalog to celebrate the label's 75th Anniversary. This great label includes some of the best artists and records of all time.

Features:

• Atlantic 75 Series
• Super Audio CD
• SACD Stereo SACD Layer
• This Hybrid SACD contains a 'Red Book' Stereo CD Layer which is playable on most conventional CD Players!

Musicians:

• John Coltrane, soprano sax, tenor sax
• McCoy Tyner, piano
• Steve Davis, bass
• Elvin Jones, drums

Selections:

1. Blues to Elvin
2. Blues to Bechet
3. Blues to You
4. Mr. Day
5. Mr. Syms
6. Mr. Knight