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Elling's Vocal Version of Coltrane's 'Resolution'

Believers may always debate who should worship which god, but for jazz musicians like John Coltrane and Kurt Elling, a more universalist approach is preferred. Jazz vocalist Elling talks about his vocal version of Coltrane's "Resolution," part of the legendary suite "A Love Supreme."

Elling's Vocal Version of Coltrane's 'Resolution'

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John Coltrane's Eternal 'A Love Supreme'

Saxophone legend John Coltrane's 1964 recording A Love Supreme is one of the masterworks in the canon of jazz. A new edition includes the only live performance of the complete work. Writer Ashley Kahn, whose new book goes behind the scenes of the landmark album, has an essay on the project.

John Coltrane's Eternal 'A Love Supreme'

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Basic Jazz Record Library

John Coltrane: 'A Love Supreme'

On the liner notes of A Love Supreme, John Coltrane describes how studies of Eastern religions –- particularly Sufism –- transformed his life. Along with its religious undertones, the album has great jazz sets, including solos by pianist McCoy Tyner, drummer Elvin Jones, and bassist Jimmy Garrison.

John Coltrane: 'A Love Supreme'

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John Coltrane: 'Ballads'

"Falling in love music." That is how jazz commentator Murray Horwitz describes John Coltrane's sensual 1962 album, Ballads. The 2002 re-release of the record contains a bonus disc with previously unreleased tracks, including multiple versions of "Greensleeves."

John Coltrane: 'Ballads'

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John Coltrane: 'Blue Train'

Of all of his albums, John Coltrane selected one as his favorite: Blue Train. Released in 1957, the record is frequently cited as one of the most important in the history of jazz. The 1997 reissue has several bonus tracks, as well as video and interview clips.

John Coltrane: 'Blue Train'

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John Coltrane: 'John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman'

Although he was a solo artist for only seven years, John Coltrane became one of the most renowned saxophonists in history. In 1963, Coltrane teamed with Johnny Hartman to record this classic compilation of ballads. It was Hartman's first record in eight years.

John Coltrane: 'John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman'

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Miles Davis: 'Kind of Blue'

Miles Davis' Kind of Blue is frequently cited as being the best-selling jazz album in history. Released in 1959, this classic from the master trumpeter has sold more than five million copies and is still going.

Miles Davis: 'Kind of Blue'

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Duke Ellington: 'Duke Ellington & John Coltrane'

In the early 1960s, Duke Ellington hooked up with the John Coltrane Quartet to record Duke Ellington and John Coltrane, an album spotlighting Ellington's songs. On pieces such as "In a Sentimental Mood," and "My Little Brown Book," the two masters strut their stuff.

Duke Ellington: 'Duke Ellington & John Coltrane'

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Coltrane Remembered

Host Jackie Judd talks with Karrin Allyson, a singer who's new album dedicated to the work of John Coltrane combines both her jazz and classical training. Allyson's vocal CD, based on Coltrane's instrumental Ballads record, is titled "Ballads: Remembering John Coltrane." (6:21) {Karrin Allyson, "Ballads: Remembering John Coltrane." Concord Records, 2001} {John Coltrane Quartet, Ballads MCA Records 1987}

Coltrane Remembered

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