John Coltrane & Friends – Sideman: Trane’s Blue Note Sessions (3CD)
A collection of the legendary saxophonist’s sideman sessions for Blue Note Records from 1956–1957, when Coltrane was a regular member of the Miles Davis Quintet and played with pianist Thelonious Monk.
This set, conceived by former Blue Note Records president Bruce Lundvall, marks the first time Coltrane’s sideman sessions for Blue Note have been collected in one place; albums include recordings led by Paul Chambers (Chambers’ Music, a.k.a. High Step, and Whims of Chambers), Johnny Griffin (A Blowing Session) and Sonny Clark (Sonny’s Crib). The entire set is in original Blue Note mono, with the mono version of Clark’s album on CD for the first time.
32-page casemade book with pockets inside front & back cover to hold the three discs. The book-style package also includes a 34-page booklet with an essay by author and educator Ashley Kahn.