Coltrane is easily recognizable here in his few blowing passages. He was not some kid, late 20's. Trane's fame was right around the corner. He learned his craft as an apprentice. Not a child prodigy. Played with & knew so many of the saxophone legends back before he was even known by the public.
So cool to hear Hodges and Coltrane playing together. Their respective styles are so different and unique from each other, and I’ve often thought of them as “one of the other” so this is just tickling me pink. Very nice
This is the style that blew hard, Lester young, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, J.C. Higgenbottom, Charlie Shavers, and many more. Jack Kerouac wrote about them in many of his books.
Never even heard/knew about this odd-gem. What we’ve got here are basically these “old-style” swing men, and with this brilliant, “wipper-snipper”, raw, searching hard-bopper (more or less) youngster. By the sound and ambience it lifted the bloody roof of the joint! Great (jive-dance) music, with this absolute foot-tappin’, finger-snappin’ jewel! Great stuff, enjoy & Cheers!
Cd versions: John Coltrane - Complete Studio Sessions With Johnny Hodges John Coltrane - first giant steps Lp press: Johnny Hodges - At A Dance, In A Studio, On Radio
I agree that he plays beautifully. There are flashes of his genius here. He is amazingly true to himself whilst playing effectively in a setting and style that he probably would not have chosen for himself.
Cet enregistrement montre l énorme différence qui existe entre le jazz joue par le merveilleux Johnny hodges et le bé bop qui n en ait pas interprete parj john Coltrane j balon
I'm something of a Hodges devotee (he'd be my favourite alto player) but I was unaware of this post until now. Hence I'm delighted to see/hear it. I am intrigued by the fact that John Coltrane gets the headline. He's just a sideman here. Furthermore, his playing on "Castle Rock" suffers in comparison with that of Al Sears on the original recording. On "In A Mellow Tone" he sounds harsh in the context of this band. He is also a tad prolix (a trait that became more common as his career went on.)
Yeah Trane's name is written first, that just HAS TO mean, that he's getting the headline..whatever THAT means in the context of a channel that's called "Coltrane Research". You must have problems man. Or boredom. Youre joice. Maybe it's just "Trane is with Rabbit". But, no offence pal..
+Rane A. Youre joice..Your choice..You're Joice!..come on man give me a break. I was in a rush, my written English ain't exactly the greates tool in the box and above all don't forget that I actually really don't care. But I'm happy that I could make you feel good :)
Cd version: John Coltrane - Complete Studio Sessions With Johnny Hodges and John Coltrane - first giant steps Lp press: Johnny Hodges - At A Dance, In A Studio, On Radio
Extremely important addition to the early Coltrane discography. He never recaptured the beautiful, full tone he had here, after his favorite mouthpiece was lost. Teeth problems also plagued him for his adult life; sweet potato pie was one of the culprits. The singer here resembles ex-Ellington singer Ozzie Bailey.
+José Pedro Rocha Magalhães yes of course it is, and he sounded like himself at the time, which was a time in which he was still developing and was taking heavy influence from cats like Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, and a shit ton of Bird.
Naw, that's Trane on this version of Castle Rock. Several of his patented early licks are here, which also show up on other early solos. Some solo transcribing will give the evidence.
@@danvalicenti8945 listen to trane play over the last track. So many little trane-isms in the sound. And it is well known that trane played for quite some time with Hodges' group. It's interesting, becuase trane's vibrato here is left out for most of his career, but go listen to him play Lush Life in the unissued seattle broadcast (1965), and you'll hear the same vibrato.
Coltrane is easily recognizable here in his few blowing passages. He was not some kid, late 20's. Trane's fame was right around the corner. He learned his craft as an apprentice. Not a child prodigy. Played with & knew so many of the saxophone legends back before he was even known by the public.
Charles Duckett Jr. bloody amazing! Cheers!
wonderful..thank you for this gem. trane on dont blame me is brilliant
So cool to hear Hodges and Coltrane playing together. Their respective styles are so different and unique from each other, and I’ve often thought of them as “one of the other” so this is just tickling me pink. Very nice
One can hear glimpses of 'Trane's super-personal sound, style and techniques to come - those which are indelibly imprinted on our mind.
Wow
Coltrane also played for the Earl Bostic band, R and B all the way. Castle Rock is really R and B.
This is the style that blew hard, Lester young, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, J.C. Higgenbottom, Charlie Shavers, and many more. Jack Kerouac wrote about them in many of his books.
Une noble assemblée de grands génies incontestés du Jazz, chacun s'illustrant merveilleusement, un big bande d'amis de beauté lyrique
Trane’s solo on Don’t Blame Me is absolutely gorgeous!!!
thank you!
@@nigelwolovick566 lol are you Coltrane?
During his first eight bars on 'Don't Blame Me' (especially bar 7) Coltrane reveals his Dexter Gordon roots.
ghairraigh Spot-on! Enjoy & Cheers!
Never even heard/knew about this odd-gem. What we’ve got here are basically these “old-style” swing men, and with this brilliant, “wipper-snipper”, raw, searching hard-bopper (more or less) youngster. By the sound and ambience it lifted the bloody roof of the joint! Great (jive-dance) music, with this absolute foot-tappin’, finger-snappin’ jewel! Great stuff, enjoy & Cheers!
Wow I'm blown away , never heard this before
Cd versions: John Coltrane - Complete Studio Sessions With Johnny Hodges
John Coltrane - first giant steps
Lp press: Johnny Hodges - At A Dance, In A Studio, On Radio
This is the kind of music that created a link to rhythm and blues and later rock and roll.
Rane A. You’re correct. Cheers!
So it’s kind of like this is pre-Clarence Clemons, then?
I can really imagine JC jamming the shit out of Castle Rock and all the people were dancing, those were the better times
THANK YOU
Muhammad Abdullah Great swingin’ stuff, MM. Enjoy & Cheers!
You can 100% hear that it's him on Don't Blame Me.
Magnificent
13:52 Coltrane's legendary lick!
what a cross section of personnel. love it.
OMG, if Trane had played like this all the time, he wouldn`t have got to the level of iconic appreciation.
RivieraByBuick A bit rash, he was still in his forming-sound. Cheers!
Trane already sounded great on this, he plays beautiful lines
Spent too much time on bop
I agree that he plays beautifully. There are flashes of his genius here. He is amazingly true to himself whilst playing effectively in a setting and style that he probably would not have chosen for himself.
Possibly Call Cobbs on piano? The same pianist that would later record many times with Albert Ayler?
That's not Emmett Berry on trumpet, it's Harold "Shorty" Baker !
Yes, "Shorty" was the trumpeter at this point in Hodges' small group.
I agree with the poster, Al Sears grooves more than Trane. But Trane sounds fine with this band, even if he never really STOMPS.
Cet enregistrement montre l énorme différence qui existe entre le jazz joue par le merveilleux Johnny hodges et le bé bop qui n en ait pas interprete parj john Coltrane j balon
嬉しい共演。🙄 史上最高のテナーとアルトだ。🙄
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Wow this exists.
buenisimo
I'm something of a Hodges devotee (he'd be my favourite alto player) but I was unaware of this post until now. Hence I'm delighted to see/hear it. I am intrigued by the fact that John Coltrane gets the headline. He's just a sideman here. Furthermore, his playing on "Castle Rock" suffers in comparison with that of Al Sears on the original recording. On "In A Mellow Tone" he sounds harsh in the context of this band. He is also a tad prolix (a trait that became more common as his career went on.)
Yeah Trane's name is written first, that just HAS TO mean, that he's getting the headline..whatever THAT means in the context of a channel that's called "Coltrane Research". You must have problems man. Or boredom. Youre joice.
Maybe it's just "Trane is with Rabbit".
But, no offence pal..
+Joe Carbery You Are Not A Master Player Or Hearer Just A Critic Be Critical About Yourself Thank You
+Jungleduke McColjonesson Youre JOICE? ;)
+Rane A. Youre joice..Your choice..You're Joice!..come on man give me a break. I was in a rush, my written English ain't exactly the greates tool in the box and above all don't forget that I actually really don't care. But I'm happy that I could make you feel good :)
He can't even tune his sax properly in the videos on his channel smh
これは嬉しい競演。
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of this concert? I love this!
I'd like to request the same. I can't find this performance anywhere. Please share @coltraneresearch
I just found some of these songs on First Giant Steps John Coltrane on Mp3caprice.com. It's a real pleasure to hear him with Al Sears and Hodges.
Cd version: John Coltrane - Complete Studio Sessions With Johnny Hodges and
John Coltrane - first giant steps
Lp press: Johnny Hodges - At A Dance, In A Studio, On Radio
Extremely important addition to the early Coltrane discography. He never recaptured the beautiful, full tone he had here, after his favorite mouthpiece was lost. Teeth problems also plagued him for his adult life; sweet potato pie was one of the culprits. The singer here resembles ex-Ellington singer Ozzie Bailey.
@@mambojazz1 😅🤣
let's hope the "unknown" singer remains unknown.
JerryAttric42 But then again.....this is an bloody great party of swinging’ cats! Cheers!
Is it that bad?
I’m still only 2 minutes in lol
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29:00 mmmmm
It really is Coltrane payling all through Castle Rock? Simply just does not sound like him.
+José Pedro Rocha Magalhães yes of course it is, and he sounded like himself at the time, which was a time in which he was still developing and was taking heavy influence from cats like Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, and a shit ton of Bird.
Naw, that's Trane on this version of Castle Rock. Several of his patented early licks are here, which also show up on other early solos. Some solo transcribing will give the evidence.
3 minutes in , Coltrane for sure .
But uncredited Al Sears perhaps doin plenty elsewhere , too ?. anyone actually know for sure ?
I would swear on a stack of "Giant Steps" albums that this is Trane all the way, doing his "bar-walking" style on Castle Rock.
There are two tenors -- you can clearly hear that towards the end - I would guess Al Sears.
that's not Trane
Like a caterpillar in a chrysalis
@@thurmanbooker7700 that's not Trane. maybe in the playing in the section but not soloing
@@danvalicenti8945 this is unmistakably coltrane. What are you on about.
@@danvalicenti8945 listen to trane play over the last track. So many little trane-isms in the sound. And it is well known that trane played for quite some time with Hodges' group.
It's interesting, becuase trane's vibrato here is left out for most of his career, but go listen to him play Lush Life in the unissued seattle broadcast (1965), and you'll hear the same vibrato.
I just listened again, definitely Trane, I think I skipped over his solo the first time. Sorry, Guys
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