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Track Listings
| 1. Blue Train |
| 2. Moment's Notice |
| 3. Locomotion |
| 4. I'm Old Fashioned |
| 5. Lazy Bird |
| 6. Blue Train (Alternate Take) |
| 7. Lazy Bird (Alternate Take) |
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Blue Train is one of those ineffable sound recordings that actually seems to capture a moment of perfect artistry. Coltrane was in the midst of a Prestige recording contract but was able to honor a previous commitment to Blue Note and release this one album. With four Coltrane originals, including the haunting theme of the title track, and one standard, this recording showed Coltrane was becoming the complete package: player, composer, and bandleader. What distinguishes this session from the Prestige dates of the same time is the easy, relaxed, and obviously well-rehearsed playing of the group, and the usual masterful recording by Rudy van Gelder. This enhanced CD-ROM also features two alternate takes. The well-designed multimedia elements, including musician interviews and pictures from the famous van Gelder studio, round this stellar session into an experience that informs and delights over and over. --Michael Monhart
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Here's Trane in '57, in between work with Monk and Miles, flanked by Lee Morgan and Curtis Fuller. This is the jazz genius in his early Prestige prime; this reissue adds alternate takes of Blue Train and Lazy Bird to Moment's Notice; Locomotion , and the rest of the LP!
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By Mike
Format:LP Record|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great sounding remastered 180 gram virgin vinyl record which includes one bonus track “East Bound”. Includes the original liner notes and new notes from Robert Levin as well. I personally like the original artwork over this cover, but I’m not complaining. This is a great record and I’m very pleased with it.
By Thomas Shea
Format:Audio CD
Since anyone considering buying this probably knows what a great album it is, I am writing this simply to address the Hybrid SACD version of "Blue Train." This is one of those albums that I, personally, have spent the money to upgrade 3 times (it's THAT good).
While I can't speak for the recent RVG Series re-issue, I can say that this version sounds considerably better than the 1996 re-issue, "The Ultimate Blue Train" - bass is richer, drums crisper and over-all live feel of the recording is unprecendented. If are considering buying the RVG remaster, why not spend a few dollars more and get this Hybrid SACD since it plays in both Super Audio and regulars CD players. It is worth the investment.
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Classic Jazz from a master of the tenor sax. Four of his own compositions with a Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer penned tune thrown in. A nice addition to anyones Jazz collection. I am not new to Jazz but have been fairly picky over the years in what I purchase. I will be adding more Coltrane to mine.
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A Must Have
I don't have much to say about this album other than if you have any kind of jazz collection, it is not complete without this recording. It is a classic. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2010 by Jerlaw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Speechless
What can I say? Please listen to this album and if you are not in jazz heaven then we can agree to disagree. I'm engaged by his flow, pace, and overall feel of this recording. Read more
Published on May 22 2010 by Jase Rhodes
3.0 out of 5 stars
Solid session, overrated because it's Blue Note
The music is good, the cover is iconic, and it was recorded for the most famous jazz label. So, why three stars? Read more
Published on July 14 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Five star music with a two star remaster
The music on this cd has made it one of the top jazz records of all time and that, of course, hasn't changed. Read more
Published on Jun 23 2004 by Jack Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Riding that Train, high on Coltrane
Ok, that is really bad.
But this cd is amazing. Right now I am in my Coltrane period. And I find Jazz to be the most personal of music. Read more
Published on May 27 2004 by David G. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rudy?
I was not formerly aware of Rudy Van Gelder remasters. I was at the record store and I couldn't decide between the Rudy Van Gelder remaster or the SACD Hybrid which was also... Read more
Published on Feb 28 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
A sensational jam session.
For me, the recordings Coltrane made between 1957 and 1959 were his greatest of his entire two decade career. Read more
Published on Feb 22 2004 by Tom W.C Oppenheim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Requisite Jazz
This is another Album in the vein of Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, that belongs in everyone's music collection regardless of whether they like Jazz or not. Read more
Published on Jan 6 2004 by J. Moon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Coltrane took the Train
This remastered edition of one of the ever-best Coltrane's albums, deserve a place of honor in your bookshelf. It has some alternate takes of his major hits. Read more
Published on Dec 14 2003 by Jose Mario Serra
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Trane
The rating, of course, is relative. Practically any recording by Coltrane before 1966 deserves five stars, but "Blue Trane's" singular importance, it strikes me, has been... Read more
Published on Oct 19 2003 by Samuel Chell
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