JOHN COLTRANE - Settin' the Pace (1958-2008) RVG REMASTERS / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This is John Coltrane from the period when he was a member of Miles Davis' legendary 1950s quintet, accompanied by fellow quintet members Red Garland and Paul Chambers. This is Coltrane in a relaxed bop mode, making some swinging, relaxed jazz in the vein of Sonny Rollins and Stan Getz (the latter in his more boppish mode). This is not the fire-breathing saxophonist of the mid-'60s, but a player who was beginning to push against the boundaries, all the while playing with thoughtful, imaginative lyricism. It's a set of little-known pop tunes of the era, with the exception of Jackie McLean's "Little Melonae." Anyone who likes the mainstream jazz of the '50s, or Miles' music of that time, or Coltrane fans who want to hear their idol in an easygoing context, should pick this up. by Rovi Staff
Tracklist:
1 I See Your Face Before Me 10:00
Howard Dietz / Arthur Schwartz
2 If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You 9:23
Howard Dietz / Arthur Schwartz
3 Little Melonae 14:08
Jackie McLean
4 Rise 'n' Shine 7:15
Buddy DeSylva / Vincent Youmans
- Bonus Track -
5 By The Numbers 11:59
John Coltrane
Credits:
Bass – Paul Chambers
Drums – Art Taylor
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Piano – Red Garland
Tenor Saxophone – John Coltrane