This CD compiles some of John Coltrane’s best ballad performances many of them in a quartet format. All of these tracks were recorded in studio conditions and have excellent sound quality. Among the highlights are his own song “Naima” (Coltrane’s most famous ballad) and the backing of other jazz greats like Freddie Hubbard Thelonious Monk Wynton Kelly Red Garland Paul Chambers and Art Blakey.
Including 12-page booklet with ENGLISH and FRENCH liner notes

JOHN COLTRANE- tenor sax with:
Collective personnel: Freddie Hubbard Johnny Splawn (tp) Wynton Kelly Red Garland Mal Waldron Thelonious Monk (p) Kenny Burrell (g) Paul Chambers Wilbur Ware (b) Jimmy Cobb Art Taylor Albert “Tootie” Heath Art Blakey (d).
Recorded in New Jersey and New York 1957-59.

1. NAIMA
2. YOU LEAVE ME BREATHLESS
3. THEME FOR ERNIE
4. DO I LOVE YOU BECAUSE YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL?
5. VIOLETS FOR YOUR FURS
6. WHILE MY LADY SLEEPS
7. RUBY MY DEAR
8. I WANT TO TALK ABOUT YOU
9. WHY WAS I BORN?
10. SOMETHING I DREAMED LAST NIGHT
11. I SEE YOUR FACE BEFORE ME