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Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.

Hi Everyone,
Listen I have a favor to ask, and those of you better educated in Jazz can help me.

I always have a tough time listening to John Coltrane. It's like he's talking a different language.
Can any of you point me to recordings I should listen to on Tidal or Quboz or whatever that set me up to better appreciate the man?


Thank you for the musical education.

Best,

E
erik_squires
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mapman
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Yes those are more accessible Coltrane albums as is even Giant Steps and Blue Train but these alone are limited as a tool to "get" John Coltrane.

A good package for that is the "Live at the Village Vanguard" set where you get multiple and varied takes on the same classic Coltrane tunes on different nights to soak in and process.
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zufan
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Ole Coltrane is an interesting record too. The title track is hypnotic, or at least distinctive. 

Oh hey! The 'Stockholm Concert' from '61 ish'
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tomcy6
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You don't get the song "My Favorite Things"?
melvinjames
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Yes those are more accessible Coltrane albums as is even Giant Steps and Blue Train but these alone are limited as a tool to "get" John Coltrane.
Limited yes, but his more accessible albums are a good starting point simply because you begin to understand his talent, his genius. Others albums, as you've mentioned, include "Love Supreme", Blue Train", and "Giant Steps". 

IMO a lot of folks just getting into Jazz stumble when listening to the more free-form variety. Melody is key for many. 
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dekay
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Erik:

When you figure it out please explain it to this guy...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfhYgBwcVVQ

DeKay
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