Recorded at the van gelder studio in hackensack, new jersey, it is the only blue note recording by coltrane as session leader. Blue train john coltrane sheet music for piano, alto saxophone. Blue train is the seventeenth album from jazz saxophonist john coltrane, his debut album on legendary jazz label blue note records. He should have let the rest of the band play before him 2003.
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John coltrane blue train lyrics and tracklist genius. John coltrane for guitar jazz guitar online free jazz. Listen free to john coltrane blue train blue train, moments notice and more. The photo, taken by francis wolff, certainly captures the sax legend in a pensive, thoughtful and, well, blue mood. On march 9, john coltranes transcendent blue train album will be released in a limited 60th anniversary color vinyl lp edition. The john coltrane reference features a a daybyday chronology, which extends from 19261967, detailing coltranes early years and every live performance given by coltrane as either a sideman or leader, and a discography offering full session information from the. I knew youd break me down and leave me flat i saw it coming but i turned my back i feel like a nickel on the railroad track here comes the blue train. This songbook includes the pieces alabama blue train blu. He not only addresses the tunes at hand, but also simultaneously reinvents. Blue train blue trane sheet music pdf john coltrane for saxophone sheet music, scoring tenor sax, original key. Blue train is a studio album by john coltrane, released in january 1958 on blue note records, catalogue blp 1577. Cyclic patterns in john coltranes melodic vocabulary as. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests. Print and download blue train sheet music by john coltrane arranged for piano.
The sextet includes lee morgan tp, curtis fuller tb, kenny drew p, paul chambers 3 b and philly joe jones d. Reid milesan iconic image of a true jazz great, the cover of coltranes blue train was supposedly inspired by picassos blue period. Lee follows with an energetic statement and is succeeded by a gutty fuller. All blues blue train blue trane body and soul bye bye blackbird countdown cousin mary giant steps impressions india lazy bird lush life mr. John coltrane blue train blue trane chords, sheet music. The title number, blue train, is a moving eerie blues. After hearing blue train, art pepper explained, the other cats sound ridiculous, like little children after tranes solos. The disc is packed solid with sonic evidence of coltranes innate leadership abilities.
John coltrane blue train full jazz album video dailymotion. While soloing over the jazz blues chord changes can be fun and engaging for both performer and listener, there comes a point where we want to take our playing to the next level by adding in chord substitutions, creating a sense of tension and release in our lines and comping phrases. The john coltrane real bookthe trane book pays tribute to the legendary jazz composer john coltrane with over 125 of his most memorable works arranged for c instruments. Blue train by john coltrane score and parts with online. Playing jazz blues tunes is something that many guitarists love to do. John william coltrane september 23, 1926 july 17, 1967 was an american jazz saxophonist and composer. Acknowledgement part i airegin alabama all blues all or nothing at all bessies blues blue train blue trane body and soul bye bye blackbird central park west chasin. Learn the 5 essential left hand techniques with my free ebook. Blue train play along backing track c key score violinguitarpiano. Get john coltrane blue train blue trane sheet music notes, chords. Blue train pdf free download jazz backing tracks c key score piano guitar vocal violin night and day. Blue train expanded edition by john coltrane on spotify. John coltrane blue train music matters mono 2014 youtube.
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John coltrane blue train sheet music piano solo in eb major. Released in 1957, the record is frequently cited as one of the most important in the history of jazz. Coltranes third session as a leader, recorded on 15 september 1957 for blue note, although he was still under contract of prestige that is why the rear jacket has. Coltranes solo on the master of blue train, a look that was not to be described. John coltrane blue train sheet music leadsheet in eb major. Coltranes later career might possibly let you down, since he changed radically his style after blue train. Blue train john coltrane sheet music for piano, alto. Blue train, blue train broken hearts ride free on the blue train, blue train coming for to carry me.
It is the lead track on the album of the same name. Download bessies blues sheet music pdf john coltrane bessies blues sheet music pdf john coltrane for saxophone sheet music, scoring tenor sax, original key. Download blue train blue trane sheet music pdf john coltrane blue train blue trane sheet music pdf john coltrane. Blue trane was composed and recorded by the tenor sax titan john coltrane on. Download blue train blue trane sheet music pdf john coltrane blue train blue trane sheet music pdf john coltrane for saxophone sheet music, scoring tenor sax, original key. Blue train is a 1957 jazz standard composed by john coltrane. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter miles davis and pianist thelonious monk. Denon dp61fdenon dl160 cartridgemodified hafler 110 preampmodified scarlett 2i2soundforge into 44.
Hard bop john coltrane blue train 1967, vinyl discogs explore. Blue train blue trane sheet music john coltrane real. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was at the forefront of free jazz. John coltrane omnibook bass clef 52 works transcribed exactly from the recorded solos of john coltrane, including. Coltranes solo on the master of blue train, a look that was not to be described blumenthal, 2003. If this is the case, id recommend you to explore coltranes own soultrane, published by prestige, which is not far away from blue train in terms of style, although it lacks more melody. More than 50 coltrane classics, transcribed exactly from his recorded solos. Blue train john coltrane to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Recordings from the end of the decade, such as giant steps 1959 and my favorite things 1960, offer dramatic evidence of his developing virtuosity. Blue train by john coltrane sheet music for piano, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet download free in pdf or midi.
Limited to copies worldwide and available exclusively from the sound of vinyl, the collectible special edition presents the classic albums stereo mix on a 180gram lp pressed on opaque blue with black swirls. John coltrane rides swiftly down a lonesome track with lee and curtis shoveling extra coal into the boiler near the end of his solo. Blue train expanded edition, an album by john coltrane on spotify. In 1957, while monk and coltrane were gigging at the five spot cafe, free. Blue train by john coltrane sheet music for piano, alto.
John coltrane performs by courtesy of prestige records. Tonally it is the most unnatural using the analogue productions and original blue note as a bench mark. One of my favorite coltrane recordings is called live at the village vanguard, and chasin the trane is a long blues that throws down. I have put together this arrangement for my music exams, it is still a work in progress but will be completed soon. Although never formally signed, an oral agreement between john coltrane and blue note records founder alfred lion was indeed honored on blue train coltranes only collection of sides as a principal artist for the venerable label. Blue train from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real.