Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio in September 1957, ‘Blue Train’ is one of John Coltrane's masterpieces.
The ‘Show Boat’ tune became one of the master organist’s dozen appearances on the Hot 100.
The saxophonist’s name isn’t as known as among non-jazz fans these days, but he should be remembered as a pioneer and innovator.
Recorded live at Capitol Studios, in front of family and friends, ‘Mercy, Mercy, Mercy’ transformed “the new Charlie Parker” into an unlikely 60s pop star.
