Bethlehem Years, The

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Personnel: John Coltrane, Donald Byrd, Frank Rehak, Al Cohn, Eddie Costa, Freddie Green, Oscar Pettiford, Gene Quill, Philly Joe Jones, Idrees Sulieman, Bill Hardman, Ray Copeland, Melba Liston, Jimmy Cleveland, Sahib Shihab, Bill Graham, Bill Slapin, Walter Bishop Jr., Wendell Marshall, Art Blakey. Recorded in New York, New York from October-December 1957. Originally released on Bethlehem (6066, 6027). Includes liner notes by Art Lange. Digitally remastered by Tom Moulton (Frankford Wayne Mastering Labs, New York, New York). In the 1960's, John Coltrane challenged the very essence of what it means to play jazz. However, THE BETHLEHEM YEARS displays the genius of the reed man in his earlier years. In fact, this CD comprises three sessions, called simply A, B, and C, and all recorded in 1957, the year which marked the beginning of Coltrane's solo career. THE BETHLEHEM YEARS finds this jazz legend shining with poise and virtuoso grace. Session A features what amounts to a big band, including Al Cohn and Freddie Green, best known for their work in the Count Basie Orchestra. Session B, consists of a beefed up version of the Jazz Messengers, including, of course, its inimitable leader, Art Blakey on drums, while on session C, we hear Coltrane with a quintet, again featuring Blakey on drums, but also spotlighting the piano skill of Walter Bishop Jr. Highlights include "Pristine" and "Midriff," the latter showcasing one of Coltrane's most inspired recorded solos.