This week, in celebration of the birth of creative genius John Coltrane, we focus on Trane’s Interstellar Space. Coltrane recorded this masterpiece in 1967, the year of his death, and Impulse! Records released it in September 1974. Plainly Astounding In a … Continue reading
Eric Dolphy: June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964 Eric Dolphy was a true original with his own distinctive styles on alto, flute, and bass clarinet. His music fell into the “avant-garde” category yet he did not discard chordal improvisation … Continue reading
Pianist Alfred McCoy Tyner was born December 11, 1938 in Philadelphia. He began studying piano at age 13, and by 22 he was part of John Coltrane’s classic quartet. He played with Coltrane for 5 years, then set out to lead his own band … Continue reading
John Coltrane, tenor sax Stan Getz, tenor sax Oscar Peterson, piano Jimmy Cobb, drums I didn’t know these four had performed together. On paper, it’s sounds great. In reality, it’s even greater. What about the name “Hackensack?” It’s the name … Continue reading