#Giant Steps

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John Coltrane - Giant Steps (1960)

#John Coltrane #Giant Steps #1960

[wamnak]

Tonight’s selection…

John Coltrane “Giant Steps” 1960

Two of his albums for Atlantic Records, “Giant Steps” and “My Favorite Things”, were my introduction to John Coltrane in high school. I decided to give jazz a try and that was my first foray into the genre (along with a Ornette Coleman best of). Talk about jumping in the deep end before learning to swim! It didn’t really take on this 15 year old but I recognized the quality and hedged that I was going to love it when I was older. Sure enough, that day came sometime in my late thirties! Glad I kept at it. I don’t play Coltrane as often as I should these days due to the sheer volume of new (to me) music I’m discovering. It’s a music that transports you.

#john coltrane #giant steps #1960 #atlantic records #Spotify #my record collection #vinyl #records

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[jazzdailyblog]

John Coltrane: The Colossus of Jazz

Introduction: John Coltrane, often referred to simply as ‘Trane,’ stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. His innovative approach to improvisation, coupled with a tireless quest for musical exploration, reshaped the landscape of jazz and inspired countless musicians across genres. This blog post endeavors to illuminate the life, music, and legacy of the colossus of…

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#A Love Supreme #Ascension #Coltrane Changes #Dizzy Gillespie #Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #Earl Bostic #Elvin Jones #Gandhi #Giant Steps #Jazz History #Jazz Saxophonists #Jimmy Garrison #John Coltrane #Johnny Hodges #Kind of Blue #McCoy Tyner #Miles Davis #My Favorite Things

[dyst-blogs]

"an early example of 'Nightcore music' can be found in the original recording of John Coltrane's song, 'Giant Steps'..."

- excerpt from an evil wikipedia page that i made up

#rowdyposting #nightcore #jazz #giant steps #welcome back to 'jokes 3 people will get'

[rogerdelgado]

#syeeda's song flute #john coltrane #giant steps #1960 #jazz #Youtube

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Watch "Animated Sheet Music: "Giant Steps" by John Coltrane" on YouTube

In his autobiography, Miles Davis described John Coltrane working out music on the back of an envelope while waiting to go on a TV broadcast. Music this complex takes a lot of thought and practice.

#john coltrane #coltrane #solo transcription #jazz #jazz music #music #giant steps #Youtube

[cruelmiracles]

John Coltrane ǁ Naima (1960)

#john coltrane #naima #giant steps #tunes #fav #jazz #music

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Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich playing on the makeshift “Giant Steps” in the backyard of the Governor’s Mansion, Tobolsk 1917

#alexei nikolaevich #captivity #1917 #tobolsk #governors mansion #tsarevich alexei #alexei romanov #romanov #house arrest #giant steps #romanovs

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John Coltrane - Giant Steps

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John Coltrane, Giant Steps, 1960

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[wamnak]

John Coltrane “Giant Steps”

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[aquatic-tungsten]

I’m a huge fan of people making mashups with John Coltrane’s Giant Steps, since it’s such a weird challenge to bend most pre-existing melodies around the changes, and never has one make me do as much of a double take as this one.  The first time I heard it, I hated it; And yet like two days later it was still in my head. I’ve gone through the stages of grief with the fact that I completely seriously like this

#jazz #giant steps #john coltrane #mashup #shitpost

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"Soul Station" by Hank Mobley: A Timeless Journey into Jazz Mastery

Introduction: In the vibrant tapestry of jazz history, certain albums stand out as masterpieces that define an era. “Soul Station” by Hank Mobley, released in early October 1960, is undeniably one such gem. This article delves into the intricacies of the album, exploring its creation, critical reception, and enduring legacy in the world of jazz. The Birth of “Soul Station”: Recorded on…

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#Alfred Lion #Art Blakey #Classic Albums #Giant Steps #Hank Mobley #Irving Berlin #Jazz History #John Coltrane #Paul Chambers #Saxophone Colossus #Sonny Rollins #Soul Station #Wynton Kelly

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John Coltrane - Giant Steps

Fifth studio album by jazz musician

Release Date: February 1960

12/13

History will undoubtedly enshrine this disc as a watershed the likes of which may never truly be appreciated. Giant Steps bore the double-edged sword of furthering the cause of the music as well as delivering it to an increasingly mainstream audience. Although this was John Coltrane's debut for Atlantic, he was concurrently performing and recording with Miles Davis. Within the space of less than three weeks, Coltrane would complete his work with Davis and company on another genre-defining disc, Kind of Blue, before commencing his efforts on this one. Coltrane (tenor sax) is flanked by essentially two different trios. Recording commenced in early May of 1959 with a pair of sessions that featured Tommy Flanagan (piano) and Art Taylor (drums), as well as Paul Chambers -- who was the only bandmember other than Coltrane to have performed on every date. When recording resumed in December of that year, Wynton Kelly (piano) and Jimmy Cobb (drums) were instated -- replicating the lineup featured on Kind of Blue, sans Miles Davis of course. At the heart of these recordings, however, is the laser-beam focus of Coltrane's tenor solos. All seven pieces issued on the original Giant Steps are likewise Coltrane compositions. He was, in essence, beginning to rewrite the jazz canon with material that would be centered on solos -- the 180-degree antithesis of the art form up to that point. These arrangements would create a place for the solo to become infinitely more compelling. This would culminate in a frenetic performance style that noted jazz journalist Ira Gitler accurately dubbed "sheets of sound." Coltrane's polytonal torrents extricate the amicable and otherwise cordial solos that had begun decaying the very exigency of the genre -- turning it into the equivalent of easy listening. He wastes no time as the disc's title track immediately indicates a progression from which there would be no looking back. Line upon line of highly cerebral improvisation snake between the melody and solos, practically fusing the two. The resolute intensity of "Countdown" does more to modernize jazz in 141 seconds than many artists do in their entire careers. Tellingly, the contrasting and ultimately pastoral "Naima" was the last tune to be recorded, and is the only track on the original long-player to feature the Kind of Blue quartet. What is lost in tempo is more than recouped in intrinsic melodic beauty. Both Giant Steps [Deluxe Edition] and the seven-disc Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings offer more comprehensive presentations of these sessions.

https://www.allmusic.com/album/giant-steps-mw0000604243

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Giant Steps - Into You (RELAID AUDIO)

Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣9⃣ #GiantSteps track was one of those smooth late 80s songs that have been buried over the years. Still a fun listen though. #IntoYou

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