CHARLES GAYLE | WILLIAM PARKER | RASHIED ALI — Touchin' on Trane (1991) APE (image+.cue), lossless

This is Charles Gayle's most accessible work. Gayle's mastery of free jazz is blended with a more traditional compositional style of jazz on this disc. Touchin' on Trane is composed of five original songs, and even includes ex-Coltrane drummer Rashied Ali. As the title insists, Coltrane is the influence for the music on this disc. The influence ranges from the upbeat tempo of "Giant Steps" in "Part A," while "Part D" is reminiscent of Coltrane's "Live in Japan" performances. Gayle, bassist William Parker, and Ali don't copy Coltrane, but rather expand on his accomplishments. Without covering any songs, Touchin' on Trane is the greatest John Coltrane tribute album. Brian Flota
Tracklist :
1    Part A    14:41
2    Part B    7:05
3    Part C    12:28
4    Part D    27:42
5    Part E    4:48
Credits:
Double Bass – William Parker
Drums – Rashied Ali
Music By – Gayle, Ali, Parker
Tenor Saxophone – Charles Gayle