Nostalgia In Grand-Place : John Coltrane • Tribute
Vincent Thekal (ts) ; Casimir Liberski (p) ; Grigoris Theodoridis (b) ; Gabriel Moraes (dr)
One of the most important and influential figures in the history of jazz, John Coltrane embodies innovation and excellence.
After beginning his career on alto saxophone alongside Dizzy Gillespie and rubbing shoulders with the leading figures of bebop, it was on the tenor saxophone that he forged his legend. A member of Miles Davis’ first great quintet, he took part in the recording of Kind of Blue.
Released in 1959, Giant Steps pushed bebop harmony to its limits and marked the beginning of a series of revolutionary albums. Coltrane gradually developed a unique musical language, combining absolute freedom, modal jazz, and breathtaking chord progressions.
Vincent Thekal has chosen to pay tribute to this giant as part of our Nostalgia In Grand Place series.