Milt Jackson & John Coltrane – Bags & Trane – Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series Hybrid Stereo SACD

Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

Milt Jackson and John Coltrane’s only joint recording

Hybrid Stereo SACD

Vibraphonist Milt Jackson and tenor saxophonist John Coltrane make for a surprisingly complementary team on this 1959 studio session, their only joint recording. AllMusic notes that with fine backup by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Connie Kay, Bags and Trane stretch out on two of Jackson’s originals (including “The Late Late Blues”) and three standards: a romping “Three Little Words,” “The Night We Called It a Day,” and the rapid “Be-Bop.” The highlight of the set is the eponymous opening track, which just oozes late-night cool.

Track Listing

1. Bags & Trane
2. Three Little Words
3. The Night We Called It A Day
4. Be-Bop
5. The Late Late Blues