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Discographic Information
| Instrument | ts |
|---|---|
| Line Up | Lee Morgan (tp); John Coltrane (ts); Kenny Drew (p); Paul Chambers (b); Philly Joe Jones (dr); Curtis Fuller (tb) |
| Style | HARDBOP |
| Key | Eb-maj |
| Signature | 4/4 |
What time signature is Blue Train?
Blue Train is asong byJohn Coltranewith a tempo of134 BPM.It can also be used half-time at67 BPM or double-time at268 BPM. The track runs10 minutes and 43 secondslong with aG♯/A♭key and amajormode. It haslow energyand issomewhat danceablewith a time signature of4 beats per bar.
When was Blue Train written?
Blue Train (album)
| Blue Train | |
|---|---|
| Released | January 1958 |
| Recorded | September 15, 1957 |
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack |
| Genre | Hard bop |
What form is blue train?
“Blue Train” is a minor blues which, after the theme is played, launches into a seven-chorus Coltrane solo filled with double-time lines, fresh ideas, and his distinctive tone.
