BLUE TRAIN - JOHN COLTRANE

BLUE TRAIN – JOHN COLTRANE

A Landmark in Hard Bop – Coltrane’s First True Masterpiece

Released in 1958 on Blue Note Records, “Blue Train” is widely regarded as John Coltrane’s breakthrough album—a bold, confident statement that signaled the arrival of one of jazz’s greatest voices. Recorded during his time with Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, this session showcases Coltrane’s transition from sideman to bandleader with fiery solos, unforgettable melodies, and flawless interplay.

Backed by an all-star lineup including Lee Morgan (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Kenny Drew (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums), Blue Train blends bluesy roots with complex harmonies and hard bop energy.

Essential for jazz newcomers and essential again for seasoned collectors.

Tracklist:

Side A:

• Blue Train

• Moment’s Notice

Side B:

3. Locomotion

4. I’m Old Fashioned

5. Lazy Bird