- What style is Blue Train by John Coltrane?
- When was Blue Train recorded?
- How do you improvise the Blue Train?
What style is Blue Train by John Coltrane?
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey, it is the only Blue Note recording by Coltrane as session leader. It has been certified a gold record by the RIAA.
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Blue Train (album)
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Recorded | September 15, 1957 |
Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack |
Genre | Hard bop |
Length | 42:50 |
When was Blue Train recorded?
John Coltrane: 'Blue Train' Of all of his albums, John Coltrane selected one as his favorite: Blue Train. Released in 1957, the record is frequently cited as one of the most important in the history of jazz.
How do you improvise the Blue Train?
There are usually two main ways to improvise on a blues: using the blues scale or using the parent scales of the individual chords. Additionally you can substitute some of the chords (e.g. replace Ebm7 with Eb7) and use the parent scale of the substituted chord for improvisation.