Essential Coltrane is a compilation of some of John Coltrane's best recordings from the late 1950s and early 1960s. The tracks were originally made for labels including Prestige and Atlantic, and feature Coltrane with musicians such as McCoy Tyner, Tommy Flanagan, and Paul Chambers. 180-Gram Red Colored Vinyl - Special Edition with cover and back cover photos by Chuck Stewart

Tracklist

Side A

1. Blue Train ( John Coltrane )
2. Giant Steps ( John Coltrane )
3. Equinox ( John Coltrane )
4. In A Sentimental Mood ( Duke Ellington )

Side B

1. My Favorite Things ( Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II )
2. Mr. P.C. ( John Coltrane )
3. It’s Easy To Remember ( Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart )
4. Naima ( John Coltrane )

Personnel

- John Coltrane – Tenor & Soprano Saxophone

- Lee Morgan – Trumpet

- Curtis Fuller – Trombone

- Kenny Drew, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Duke Ellington, Wynton Kelly – Piano

- Paul Chambers, Steve Davis, Jimmy Garrison, Aaron Bell – Bass

- Philly Joe Jones, Art Taylor, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Cobb – Drums