Bags & Trane – Milt Jackson & John Coltrane – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

“Bags & Trane” stands as a luminous intersection in the jazz cosmos, capturing vibraphonist Milt Jackson (“Bags”) and tenor saxophonist John Coltrane at a rare crossroads. Recorded in 1959, this session is a study in contrast and chemistry—Jackson’s blues-soaked lyricism weaving seamlessly with Coltrane’s searching, intricate phrasing. The rhythm section, featuring Hank Jones, Paul Chambers, and Connie Kay, provides a plush, swinging foundation that lets both soloists roam freely but always with purpose.

This album offers more than virtuosity; it’s a document of two jazz innovators in deep conversation, exchanging melodies and moods with a natural ease that only masters can achieve. Whether revisiting timeless standards like “Three Little Words” or exploring the bluesy contours of “Bags & Trane,” each track radiates warmth, sophistication, and a sense of relaxed exploration. For collectors, this record isn’t just a meeting of legends—it’s a snapshot of jazz evolving, bridging the hard bop tradition with the modal experimentation that Coltrane would soon pioneer. Essential for those who cherish jazz’s golden age or seek the rare magic that only true collaboration can yield.

Track List:
1 – Stairway To The Stars – 3:58
2 – The Late Late Blues – 9:35
3 – Bags & Trane – 7:23
4 – Three Little Words – 7:27
5 – The Night We Called It A Day – 4:19
6 – Be-Bop – 7:57
7 – Blues Legacy – 9:00
8 – Centerpiece – 7:05