A beautifully curated introduction to John Coltrane’s most essential Atlantic and early Impulse‑era recordings, pressed on transparent blue vinyl as part of Rhino’s Now Playing series. This collection moves from the harmonic daring of Giant Steps to the modal expansiveness of My Favorite Things, balancing Coltrane originals with timeless interpretations of standards. A concise, elegant showcase of his evolving sound—lyrical, exploratory and unmistakably his own.

Track Listing

1. Giant Steps
2. Cousin Mary
3. Naima
4. Village Blues
5. I’ll Wait And Pray
6. My Favorite Things, Pt. 1 (Single Version)
7. Every Time We Say Goodbye
8. Central Park West
9. Body And Soul

Features

• Part of Rhino’s Now Playing series
• Transparent blue vinyl pressing
• Mix of Atlantic‑era originals and classic standards
• Ideal entry point for new listeners and a stylish collectible for long‑time fans

Information

Label: Rhino Records – RCV1 726295
Series: Now Playing
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Blue Transparent
Country: US
Released: 2024
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop