John Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer whose music increasingly embraced a spiritual dimension. His conception of jazz expression grew more mystical, gnostic, and cathartic throughout his career. This spiritual depth significantly colored his lasting legacy in jazz.
(Artist Transcriptions). This collection of 26 tenor sax transcriptions features some of jazz giant John Coltane's most important Blue Train * Central Part West * Giant Steps * Impressions * Lazy Bird * Moment's Notice * My Favorite Things * 'Round Midnight * and more. Includes a bio, notation guide, alternate fingerings, and discography with historical notes on the recordings.
Interesting facets of Coltrane's playing are presented along with eight transcriptions of his solos as recorded on the Blue Note albums Whims of Chambers and Blue Train. Titles are: Blue Train * Nita * Just for the Love * We Six * Omicron * Moment's Notice * Locomotion * Lazy Bird.