John Coltrane
The John Coltrane Quartet Plays
1965  Grp Records 

1  Chim Chim Cheree       
2  Brazilia       
3  Nature Boy       
4  Song of Praise       
5  Feelin' Good (*)       
6  Nature Boy (First Version)(*)       
7  Nature Boy (Live)(*)       
 
 
Album Review     
 
1965 was one of the turning points in the career of John Coltrane. The great
saxophonist, whose playing was always very explorative and searching, crossed
the line into atonality during that year, playing very free improvisations
(after stating quick throwaway themes) that were full of passion and fury. This
particular studio album (the CD is a straight reissue of the original LP) has
two standards (a stirring "Chim Chim Cheree" and "Nature Boy") along with two
recent Coltrane originals ("Brazilia" and "Song of Praise"). Art Davis plays
the second bass on "Nature Boy" but otherwise this set (a perfect introduction
for listeners to Coltrane's last period) features the classic Quartet comprised
of the leader, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin
Jones. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide  
 
 
Album Credits     
 
 Jimmy Garrison  Bass   
 McCoy Tyner  Piano   
 John Coltrane  Sax (Soprano) Sax (Tenor) Main Performer Performer   
 Elvin Jones  Drums   
 Art Davis  Bass   
 Bob Thiele  Producer   
 Charles Stewart  Photography   
 Erick Labson  Digital Remastering   
 Lee Tanner  Photography   
 Hollis King  Art Direction   
 Frank Kofsky  Liner Notes   
 Christine Lee  Design   
 Michael Cuscuna  Liner Notes Reissue Producer   
 Rudy Van Gelder  Engineer