John Coltrane
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75 Years after Coleman Hawkins Records Body & Soul, What’s so Great about It?
75 years ago this month, Coleman Hawkins recorded what would become one of the most legendary jazz recordings. I didn’t always like this recording. When I first heard it, as a jazz newbie, all I…
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John Coltrane Played Poetry…Literally
My jaw dropped when I discovered this. James Carey describes his video creation: A few years ago, knowing I absolutely adored the John Coltrane album, “A Love Supreme” my wife gave me this incredible book…
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10 Takeaways from Miles Davis’ 1985 Interview (including Coltrane’s Greed, Hating Flatted Fifths, & How to Play the Right Thing)
The following selections are from this republished 1985 interview with Miles Davis. 1. Avoid flatted fifths; finish what’s already started Miles to Bob Berg: “[I told Bob] when you start playing just try and finish…
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Real Sax Daily: Highlights from the First 50 Videos
For the last couple months I’ve published a mini music video 5 days a week. It began as a challenge to myself to practice more. A small, public-facing incentive to shed (I’ve always loathed practicing…at…
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John Coltrane Trading Fours with a Tap Dancer?
Can’t say for sure but sounds like Trane to me. What do you think, is that a tap dancer he’s trading fours with?