The jazz saxophonist’s 1967 album bridged the space between hard bop and progressive music.
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.
