John Coltrane – First Giant Steps
Featuring: John Coltrane, Dexter Culberston, Norman Poulshock, Johnny Hodges, Lawrence Brown, Call Cobbs, John Williams
John Coltrane's legendary 1946 first recordings playing alto sax, along with Dexter Culbertson (tp), Norman Poulshock (p), Willie Stauder (b), Joe Timer (d). 8 tracks recorded in Hawaii, July 13, 1946. Coltrane solos on all tracks!
*Plus a rare 1954 concert playing with Johnny Hodges (as), Harold "Shorty" Baker (tp), Lawrence Brown (tb), Cal Cobbs (p), John Williams (b). 7 tracks recorded live in Los Angeles, June 1954.
ALL TRACKS PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED ON ANY FORMAT.
Tracklisting:
1. Embraceable you
2. Ornithology
3. Sweet miss
4. It's only a paper moon
5. Sweet Lorraine
6. Ko Ko
7. Now's time
8. Hot house
9. Thru for the night*
10. Castle rock*
11. Don't blame me*
12. I've got a mind to ramble blues*
13. Don't cry baby blues*
14. In a mellow tone*
15. Burgundy walk*