John Coltrane: Black Pearls
By James on Nov 14, 2008 in Jazz
This set of tracks recorded in the late 50’s may not be some of Coltrane’s most renown work but it shows the early stuff of a genius whose later works would really set him apart from the pack when it came to Jazz, Bebop, and Hard Bop. The first album that I purchased of Coltrane’s was Blue Train. That was my short indoctrination into a genre and a style of music that has greatly effected the music of many musicians today. I am not some expert on Jazz but I do know what I like and this album is one that I have enjoyed listening to. Fans of Coltrane may listen to Black Pearls
Sweet Sapphire Blues is an 18 minute jam session that starts nice and upbeat with Red Garland on piano. Coltrane doesn’t really kick in until around 6 minutes into the song. Somewhere around the 10 minute mark Donald Byrd comes in on the trumpet. Somewhere around 14 minutes Paul Chambers works on the base for a little adding his solo to the mix and then Art Taylor has his turn with the drums around 15:20. The song maintains the same tempo throughout and finishes about the same as it begins with just a little twist.
Lover Come Back To Me starts off at a fast tempo and features a lot more improvisation from Coltrane and the others. This one is a lot shorter that Sweet Sapphire Blues but packs a great song into the shorter span.
Black Pearls starts with the horns together with a medium paced tempo making a great harmony. The rest of the song is similar to Sweet Sapphire Blues in the way the artists take turns with the solos.
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey on 23 May 1958 featuring John Coltrane (tenor saxophone); Donald Byrd (trumpet); Red Garland (piano); Paul Chambers (bass); Art Taylor (drums)
If you are a Jazz lover, Coltrane fan, or just want something different pick up this album, sit down, and enjoy. There is no better way to relax than to sit down with some great traditional styled Jazz. You can buy this album from Amazon or if you want you can pick it up from eMusic (this can be three of your 50 free songs). Just click on the ads in my sidebar.
Thanks,
James Terrell
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24 Comment(s)
By Morten on Nov 23, 2008 | Reply
Traditional jazz is my style of music and like you, I enjoy Coltrane’s Black Pearls. Mellow music is simply perfect when you are trying to relax or unwind.
By Inchirieri Masini Timisoara on Dec 9, 2008 | Reply
Damn! John Coltrane is my favourite artist! I love the song “My favourite things”.
By James on Dec 11, 2008 | Reply
My Favorite Things is a great song as well as album. My personal favorite though is Blue Train
By James on Dec 15, 2008 | Reply
Nice work man..keep it up.
By Melaleuca Frank VanderSloot on Feb 5, 2009 | Reply
I love the song “My favourite things”.
By lorraine anderson on Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
When it comes to Jazz music, John Coltrane is #1.
By Madalina Baneasa on Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
“My favourite things”- I love this song
By MusicReviews on Apr 26, 2009 | Reply
Very good review! I love Jazz music…
By 70-620 on May 17, 2009 | Reply
I like his music, Really i love his song and this one is my favorite.
By Johnny kalkulator oc on Jun 29, 2009 | Reply
Coltrane is one of my favourites. I’ve started my adventure with jazz listenning to Coltrane, among others. I love Blue Train, but I laso do like Black pearls.
By Car buying on Aug 18, 2009 | Reply
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By Lara on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
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By tiensstore on Dec 1, 2009 | Reply
I love music and always listen to zouk, slow sounds but Jazz is more relaxing than any.
By Gianni on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
interesting post, good work. I shall read some more…
By bathroom bath on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply
Gives some enjoy to listen black pearl as its not there something for what he is known for.
By Richard Green on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply
interesting post, good work. I shall read some more…
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By PC TV on Mar 10, 2010 | Reply
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By Raju on Mar 27, 2010 | Reply
Jazz is one of the famous part of music. Coltrane highlighted jazz very well. He is a role model to present jazz singers.
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By Recording Studio on May 15, 2010 | Reply
I am very fond of music and like to listen different type of music.
The most i like is sometimes romantic and sometimes rocking.
Hip pop and jazz also sounds very good.
I appreciate your work…
Thanks for the post…
By watts on Jul 29, 2010 | Reply
How many songs did John Coltrane write? Also does anyone know what some of the most popular are? And where I can find information on specific songs like Lazy Bird?