John Coltrane – Now Playing Blue Vinyl LP

John Coltrane – Now Playing Blue Vinyl LP

Now Playing is a curated compilation by legendary American jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, created as an accessible introduction to some of his essential Atlantic-era recordings. It brings together key performances that show Coltrane’s melodic depth, technical command and searching musical personality.

This single LP edition includes Giant Steps, Cousin Mary, Naima, Village Blues, I’ll Wait And Pray, My Favorite Things, Pt. 1, Everytime We Say Goodbye, Central Park West and Body And Soul. The selection moves from hard bop energy to lyrical ballads and modal jazz, making it a strong starting point for listeners discovering Coltrane on vinyl.

This Blue Vinyl LP edition was released by Rhino on 24 May 2024. The edition is part of Rhino’s Now Playing series and presents this John Coltrane collection on translucent blue vinyl.

Artist: John Coltrane
Label: Rhino
Release date: 24 May 2024
Catalog number: 603497826063
EAN: 0603497826063

On a good hi-fi system, Now Playing should sound open, articulate and expressive: Coltrane’s saxophone with body and presence, rhythm sections with natural swing, and enough tonal warmth to make both the energetic and more intimate tracks enjoyable.

Listen on TIDAL – selected tracks from this vinyl edition

Some tracks from this vinyl compilation can be previewed on the TIDAL album below.