Blanchard brought the trumpet to his lips, and so began a night of bluesy musings commemorating jazz saxophonist and composer ...

When listeners first hear Coltrane, Blanchard said, “You get involved with the theoretical side of his playing, when you think about tunes like ‘Countdown’ and ‘Giant Steps’ and ...

Coltrane’s ability to transform a Broadway tune into a powerful jazz statement symbolized the reclaiming of cultural narratives by Black artists. Why It’s a Must-Listen: “Giant Steps” is ...

Disc One: Giant Steps; Cousin Mary; Countdown; Spiral; Syeeda’s Flute Song; Naima; Mr P.C. Disc Two: Giant Steps (Take 1); Naima (Alternate); Like Sonny (Alternate ...