John Coltrane - Giant Steps - The Cornerstone of Modern Jazz by Frank Bergerot [CD+Book]

JAZZ IMAGES

£22.25

Cat. no: 83316
Format: CDB CD+Book
Barcode: 9788409408931
Release Date: 11 Nov 2022
Genre: Jazz

The complete 'Giant Steps' album plus bonus track on 1 CD packaged together with a deluxe 88-page hardback book by renowned jazz writer Franck Bergerot

John Coltrane, a towering fgure in the world of saxophone, created musical history with 'Giant Steps', a veritable cornerstone of modern jazz that paved the way from bop to modal jazz, and even on to free jazz, and gave the world its frst glimpse of such original compositions as 'Naima', 'Mr. P.C.' and the album's title track, which would become core masterpieces.

In this book, prestigious Jazz Magazine writer Franck Bergerot explores the genesis of that iconic album but also offers an in- depth look at Coltrane's life, musical development, and style.

The book is fully illustrated with classic, rare, and never before published photos by such important jazz photographers as Jean- Pierre Leloir, Gai Terrell, Herb Snitzer, Bill Wagg and Gijsbert Hanekroot.

Also included inside is a CD containing 'Giant Steps' in its entirety, plus fve bonus tracks specifcally selected by the author to demonstrate distinct aspects of Coltrane's development.

Tracks: Giant Steps / Cousin Mary / Countdown / Spiral / Syeeda's Song Flute / Naima / Mr. P.C. / Trinkle Tinkle / Slow Dance / Lazy Bird / Fifth House / But Not For Me