Track Listings (4) - Disc #1| All Artists: John Coltrane Title: Ole Coltrane (Dlx) Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: Rhino/Wea UK Original Release Date: 1/1/1962 Re-Release Date: 9/19/2000 Album Type: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Import Genres: Jazz, Pop Styles: Avant Garde & Free Jazz, Modern Postbebop, Bebop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 081227996529 |
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Recorded in May 1961, Olé was Coltrane's final recording for Atlantic before moving to Impulse!, and it catches him in a significant transition period. Coltrane had begun playing regularly with multi-reedist Eric Dolp... more » |
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Amazon.com Recorded in May 1961, Olé was Coltrane's final recording for Atlantic before moving to Impulse!, and it catches him in a significant transition period. Coltrane had begun playing regularly with multi-reedist Eric Dolphy and they were often working together in expanded formats, like the big band of the contemporaneous Africa/Brass and the varying groups that would create the extraordinary 1961 Village Vanguard recordings. Here he has Dolphy on alto and flute, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, and Art Davis on bowed bass supplementing the usual quartet with pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Reggie Workman, and drummer Elvin Jones, emphasizing polyrhythms and dronelike tonal centers. Dolphy was Coltrane's only equal in sheer saxophone technique and exploratory intensity--however different their approaches--and many of their recordings together have an incandescent power. On these studio recordings, there's an emphasis on tonal color, too, with Dolphy's flute a significant shift. Among trumpeters of the period, Hubbard came closest to matching the new facility of line achieved by the saxophonists. There's a welling power on the 18-minute, Spanish-tinged title track, a direct extension of Coltrane's modal work with Miles Davis and one of his geographical explorations of the period, like "Africa," "India," and "Brazilia." At its core is a throbbing, pulsing, sustained segment between Tyner, Jones, and the two bassists that evolves organically from piano to bowed-bass lead before Coltrane enters on soprano for a brilliant concluding solo. "Dahomey Dance" shifts the rhythmic focus to Africa with full-strength alto and tenor solos, but there are airier textures here as well, in "Aisha," a luminous ballad by McCoy Tyner that's graced by Coltrane's lyrical tenor, and "To Her Ladyship." The recording is a landmark in Coltrane's evolving group concept, and contains work of genuine power and beauty. --Stuart Broomer Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsOne of his best Enrique Torres | San Diegotitlan, Califas | 10/04/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "In celebration of Coltranes life(he would have been 75) I decided to review a few of my favorite CD's from his vast and prolific legacy. This particular CD, originally recorded over 40 years ago stands up with some of his best. The latin tinged sound of "Ole" and the experimental modal forays that resulted into solos that have yet to be duplicated let alone superceded are classic Colrtrane at his best. Coltrane challenged his audience but rewarded those who listened carefully. Deep improvisation equates to noise and chaotic sax to some but a trip to heaven and back for others. The title track is worth the price of the CD alone. The alto sax work is reminiscent of the mind bending "My Favorite Things" as performed by Coltrane. The complimentary artistic expressions by his surrounding cast is driven and excels even further by the pounding beats as delivered by Elvin Jones. Elvin Jones's drum work propels like missle fuel as the musicians take turns soaring to new heights. "Aisha" is a fine composition that is penned by pianist McCoy Tyner that gives plenty of room for the other band members to improvise . Tyner brings all the solos back with his lyrical melodies coming through his finger tips via the ivory and ebony keys, all the while creating a beautiful ballad. The bonus track, "Lady Satrship" features the flute work of Eric Dolphy that adds a light touch, creating a new dimension to the always changing Coltrane sound. The guest apperance of Fredie Hubbard, coupled with the tenor work of Coltrane creates an interwoven texture that is both light and airy yet bold and beautiful. This CD is recommended for those that are new to Coltrane because it is accessible yet tantalizes with the possibilities and a view of things to come. The Impulse years were to follow where one could argue he created some of his best work. For old time fans of Coltrane, upgrade now to this remastered CD version. This was one of his best recordings displaying his diversity and artistry, but then you already knew that." (3.5 stars) Weird but worthwhile finulanu | Here, there, and everywhere | 12/09/2007 (4 out of 5 stars) "This is an odd one. I can't think of any even remote comparisons in the Coltrane catalogue. That's because, as far as I know, it's the only Coltrane record with a Latin tinge: "Ole" sounds like it came out of nowhere. It's also longwinded, extending three tracks out to over a half-hour. That's not necessarily a bad thing - "Ole" is nearly twenty minutes, and I wouldn't want it shortened. But the other two tracks certainly could've benefited from it. I could've done without "Dahomey Dance" entirely, a song that recalls the feel of "Ole" entirely, but fails to be even a shard as good. And while I like "Aisha" a lot more than I do "Dahomey Dance", even it could've stood for some editing. This is neither among the best nor most important of Coltrane's albums, even if it is likeable enough to earn a respectable rating. Oh, and the bonus track "To Her Ladyship" is amazing. It should've been put on the original LP." OLE: more great Coltrane J. Holmes | yokohama, japan | 09/21/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "the title track alone makes this disc a five star album. it's so hypnotic and transcending. amazing. the remainder of the album does not dissapoint. i've listened to this many many times and always come back to it to discover something new. a great great Coltrane album."
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