The Very Best of the Atlantic Years

~ Release by John Coltrane (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Giant Steps
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1959-05-05) and Phil Iehle (on 1959-05-05)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1959-05-05)
piano:
Tommy Flanagan (on 1959-05-05)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1959-05-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US)
recorded at:
Atlantic Recording Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-05-05)
recording of:
Giant Steps (on 1959-05-05)
composer:
John Coltrane
publisher:
Jowcol Music
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
3.354:43
2Cousin Mary
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1959-05-04) and Phil Iehle (on 1959-05-04)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-05-04)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1959-05-04)
piano:
Tommy Flanagan (on 1959-05-04)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1959-05-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US)
recorded at:
Atlantic Recording Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-05-04)
recording of:
Cousin Mary (original instrumental version) (on 1959-05-04)
composer:
John Coltrane
publisher:
Jowcol Music
45:45
3Naima
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1959-12-02) and Phil Iehle (on 1959-12-02)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Cobb (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Wynton Kelly (on 1959-12-02)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1959-12-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US)
recorded at:
Atlantic Recording Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
Naima (original instrumental version) (on 1959-12-02)
composer:
John Coltrane
named after artist:
Juanita Naima Grubbs
publisher:
Jowcol Music
44:18
4Stairway to the Stars
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1959-01-15)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-01-15)
drums (drum set):
Connie Kay (on 1959-01-15)
piano:
Hank Jones (piano) (on 1959-01-15)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1959-01-15)
vibraphone:
Milt Jackson (on 1959-01-15)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-01-15)
instrumental cover recording of:
Stairway to the Stars (on 1959-01-15)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish
composer:
Matty Malneck and Frank Signorelli
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd. and Robbins Music (publishing company owned by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.)
3:28
5My Favourite Things, Part 1
double bass:
Steve Davis (post-bop contrabassist who played with Coltrane) (on 1960-10-21)
drums (drum set):
Elvin Jones (jazz drummer) (on 1960-10-21)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist) (on 1960-10-21)
soprano saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1960-10-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2004)
edit of:
My Favorite Things (single version) by John Coltrane
instrumental cover recording of:
My Favorite Things (The Sound of Music) (on 1960-10-21)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer)
publisher:
Williamson Music Company
sub-publisher:
Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
part of:
American Splendor
part of:
The Sound of Music (Rodgers & Hammerstein musical)
2:43
6Mr. P.C.
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1959-05-05) and Phil Iehle (on 1959-05-05)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-05-05)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1959-05-05)
piano:
Tommy Flanagan (on 1959-05-05)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1959-05-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US)
recorded at:
Atlantic Recording Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-05-05)
recording of:
Mr. P.C. (on 1959-05-05)
composer:
John Coltrane
named after artist:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist)
publisher:
Jowcol Music
46:56
7Little Old Lady
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1959-11-24) and Phil Iehle (on 1959-11-24)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-11-24)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Cobb (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-11-24)
piano:
Wynton Kelly (on 1959-11-24)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1959-11-24)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-11-24)
instrumental cover recording of:
Little Old Lady (on 1959-11-24)
lyricist:
Stanley Adams (US lyricist & songwriter) and Hoagy Carmichael
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael
4:23
8Like Sonny
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1959-12-02) and Phil Iehle (on 1959-12-02)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Cobb (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Wynton Kelly (on 1959-12-02)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
recording of:
Like Sonny (on 1959-12-02)
composer:
John Coltrane
named after artist:
Sonny Rollins (American saxophonist)
publisher:
Jowcol Music
5:51
9Every Time We Say Goodbye
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1960-10-26) and Phil Iehle (on 1960-10-26)
double bass:
Steve Davis (post-bop contrabassist who played with Coltrane) (on 1960-10-26)
drums (drum set):
Elvin Jones (jazz drummer) (on 1960-10-26)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist) (on 1960-10-26)
soprano saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1960-10-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 2004)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-10-26)
instrumental cover recording of:
Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye (Seven Lively Arts musical revue) (on 1960-10-26)
lyricist and composer:
Cole Porter (composer) (in 1944)
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music Co. Inc. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
35:38
10Central Park West
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1960-10-24)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Steve Davis (post-bop contrabassist who played with Coltrane) (on 1960-10-24)
drums (drum set):
Elvin Jones (jazz drummer) (on 1960-10-24)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist) (on 1960-10-24)
soprano saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1960-10-24)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-10-24)
recording of:
Central Park West (on 1960-10-24)
composer:
John Coltrane
publisher:
Jowcol Music
4:11
11My Shining Hour
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1959-12-02) and Phil Iehle (on 1959-12-02)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Paul Chambers (US jazz bassist) (on 1959-12-02)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Cobb (US jazz drummer) (on 1959-12-02)
piano:
Wynton Kelly (on 1959-12-02)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1959-12-02)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1959-12-02)
instrumental cover recording of:
My Shining Hour (The Sky’s the Limit) (on 1959-12-02)
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1943)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1943)
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company) (ended), Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) and Harwin Music Corporation
part of:
The 16th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
The Sky’s the Limit (1943 film)
4:49
12Mr. Syms
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1960-10-24)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Steve Davis (post-bop contrabassist who played with Coltrane) (on 1960-10-24)
drums (drum set):
Elvin Jones (jazz drummer) (on 1960-10-24)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist) (on 1960-10-24)
soprano saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1960-10-24)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-10-24)
recording of:
Mr. Syms (on 1960-10-24)
composer:
John Coltrane
publisher:
Jowcol Music
5:20
13Equinox
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1960-10-26)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Steve Davis (post-bop contrabassist who played with Coltrane) (on 1960-10-26)
drums (drum set):
Elvin Jones (jazz drummer) (on 1960-10-26)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist) (on 1960-10-26)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1960-10-26)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-10-26)
edit of:
Equinox (studio, 1960-10-26: original stereo master recording) by John Coltrane
recording of:
Equinox (original instrumental version) (on 1960-10-26)
composer:
John Coltrane
publisher:
Jowcol Music
8:07
14Body and Soul
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1960-10-24)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
double bass:
Steve Davis (post-bop contrabassist who played with Coltrane) (on 1960-10-24)
drums (drum set):
Elvin Jones (jazz drummer) (on 1960-10-24)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist) (on 1960-10-24)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1960-10-24)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-10-24)
instrumental cover recording of:
Body and Soul (on 1960-10-24)
lyricist:
Frank Eyton (in 1930), Edward Heyman (in 1930) and Robert Sour (in 1930)
composer:
Edward Heyman, Robert Sour and John Green (composer and conductor, often credited as John Green) (in 1930)
publisher:
Bug Music, Inc., Chappell & Co Ltd., Druropetal Music, Quartet Music Inc., Range Road Music Inc., Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
5:36
15Aisha
recording engineer:
Phil Ramone (on 1961-05-25)
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
alto saxophone:
George Lane (on 1961-05-25)
double bass:
Reggie Workman (on 1961-05-25)
drums (drum set):
Elvin Jones (jazz drummer) (on 1961-05-25)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist) (on 1961-05-25)
tenor saxophone:
John Coltrane (on 1961-05-25)
trumpet:
Freddie Hubbard (on 1961-05-25)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Essential Jazz Classics (in 2014)
recorded at:
A&R Recording Studio (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States (on 1961-05-25)
recording of:
Aisha (on 1961-05-25)
composer:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist)
57:37