An LP by John Coltrane; the 1959 sessions included members of the rhythm section from Miles Davis' quintet, in which Trane was still a member - the success of Giant Steps allowed him to form his own group. The title track and "Countdown" feature a chord sequence ("Coltrane Changes") that formed the basis of Trane's future innovations. Other tracks featured a harmonic sparseness akin to modal jazz. "Naima", named for his first wife, was a ballad that made its way into the jazz canon.
Recorded in 1959, released in 1960.
- Giant Steps
- Cousin
Mary
- Countdown
- Spiral
- Syeeda's Song
Flute
- Naima
- Mr. P.C.
Alternate takes added to the CD version:
- Giant Steps
- Naima
- Cousin
Mary
- Countdown
- Syeeda's Song Flute
Couldn't resist.