Acknowledging sentimental dates & occasions isn’t my thing, online or off. With Coltrane, it’s different because there’s no other single artist who has had more influence on me as a person or the spirit of this site. Read the rest of this entry »
Supreme links with the John Coltrane foundation to bang out this collection of tees honoring the man.
“John Coltrane is a giant in the history of American music. He was a pioneer in developing a new sound in Jazz music with the use of modes and improvisation, and later was at the forefront of the Free Jazz movement. Read the rest of this entry »
Words By Jason Hortillas
“My Favorite Things” by Substantial is a Hip-Hop take on the Jazz classic of the same name by John Coltrane. Produced by Maryland native Read the rest of this entry »
Thelonius Monk – Riffin’
Thelonious Monk Quartet With John Coltrane – At Carnegie Hall
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Thelonious Monk – Brilliant Corners
Carmen McRae – Carmen Sings Monk – 1998
Words By Jada G.
John Coltrane creates a masterpiece from imperfectly-crafted chaos on one of the most innovative songs in jazz history, “The Drum Thing.” His haunting saxophone melody takes second stage to frenzied drumming, similar to everything from a drum roll of a marching band to a child’s simple banging on pots and pans. The only constant throughout the course of the seven minute experimental jam session is the simple, persistent bass.
Not all jazz songs are neat, soothing, and perfected. “The Drum Thing” is jarring and quite unexpected, yet beautiful in its flawed execution.
You couldn’t create this one on Protools.
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