Ballads – The John Coltrane Quartet – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Ballads by The John Coltrane Quartet is a luminous moment in jazz history, where restraint and deep feeling converge. Released in 1963, this album finds Coltrane—renowned for his technical brilliance and spiritual intensity—exploring the quieter side of his artistry. Alongside McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones, Coltrane gently reimagines classic standards, each track blooming with intimacy and nuance. Rather than dazzling with virtuosic runs, the Quartet lingers in the emotional core of each melody, allowing space for every note to breathe. From the tender ache of “Say It (Over and Over Again)” to the wistful longing in “You Don’t Know What Love Is,” Ballads is an invitation to listen closely and let the music’s warmth envelop you. This record stands as a testament to Coltrane’s versatility and his willingness to embrace vulnerability—an essential counterpoint to his more exploratory works. For collectors and listeners who value artistry that communicates on a deeply human level, Ballads is a touchstone: understated yet profoundly moving. This is the kind of album that turns a quiet evening into a lasting memory.

Track List:
1 – Say It (Over And Over Again) – 4:18
2 – You Don’t Know What Love Is – 5:15
3 – Too Young To Go Steady – 4:23
4 – All Or Nothing At All – 3:37
5 – I Wish I Knew – 4:53
6 – What’s New – 3:46
7 – It’s Easy To Remember – 2:47
8 – Nancy (With The Laughing Face) – 3:14