a giant step as well for many rock and roll fans into jazz was J.Coltrane's wonderful spiritual style, which was (and remains) so fresh and truly "modern" as well as historic. And the next thing you know, you're listening to Monk, Miles, Parker, etc. along with your Cream and Hendrix albums.
There is an interesting story about the recording of Giant Steps. Coltrane gave out the music ahead of time to the musicians since he knew it was a difficult tune to improvise over. The pianist didn't practise. When listening to the recording you can hear the pianist having problems and eventually gives up and Trane takes over. I am not laughing because as Frogman states above, they are very difficult changes.
French Fries, very well put. Different self artistic interpretations in just twelve notes, yet so different. Music is the truest art form. And all good :)
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