Ballads

Presented here in its entirety, the celebrated 1962 LP

Ballads album (Impulse AS-32) was the last word

in John Coltrane's ballad playing and became an

instant hit. One of the most revolutionary saxophonists

in jazz history, Coltrane was also a superb ballad player,

capable of creating a very personal and intimate sound.

This album features the leader backed by the members

of his classic quartet, with McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy

Garrison on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums.

JOHN COLTRANE, tenor sax

McCOY TYNER, piano

JIMMY GARRISON, bass

ELVIN JONES, drums

Recorded in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

A1-A4 & B1: November 13, 1962.

B2 & B4: September 18, 1962.

B3 & B5: December 21, 1961.

Coltrane plays soprano sax on B5.

Original sessions recorded by RUDY VAN GELDER

& produced by BOB THIELE.

*BONUS TRACKS:

A5: John Coltrane (soprano sax), McCoy Tyner (p),

Steve Davis (b), Elvin Jones (d).

New York, October 26, 1960.

B6: John Coltrane (ts), Wynton Kelly (p), Paul

Chambers (b), Jimmy Cobb (d).

New York, December 2, 1959.