[Dixielandjazz] More soulful Coltrane.

[Stephen G Barbone]

Bob Ringwald commented that he enjoyed the soft side of Coltrane. Here are a couple of more tunes for Bob and perhaps others, with Trane that are interesting:

Coltrane & Ellington together with "In A Sentimental Mood"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6E0UFTqIQ0

Coltrane & Miles Davis "Squeeze Me" Here Trane is evolving, but still lyrical in my ears. And the group is swinging mightily, in the pocket, as i hear it. (Trane, Miles, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK7S150Ix8g

Wonderful examples , IMO, of how jazz evolves from earlier forms. Neither one of the above is Dixieland, but they are certainly OKOM, no?

Not to beat a dead horse, but lets give John Coltrane his due. He knew how to play. Not too different an evolution from that of Pablo Picasso who knew how to paint. And both still have command of an audience. Those examining Picasso's art, or Trane's music might consider that both knew exactly what they were doing and need neither praise nor criticism because they were not doing it specifically for you. His "Love Supreme" was for a higher purpose.

Those in the San Francisco Bay area who are interested in Coltrane's legacy might visit the Church of St John Coltrane at 1286 Fillmore Street. Or go to the website at:

http://coltranechurch.org/index.html

Cheers,
Steve Barbone
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