John Coltrane ‎– Coltrane (1957) VG+/VG+

John Coltrane’s 1957 album, simply titled “Coltrane,” marked a turning point in his career. It stands as his first recording as a leader, a moment of him stepping out from the shadow of other jazz greats and establishing his own unique voice. The album, captured at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio in New Jersey, showcases Coltrane’s developing sound within the hard bop genre. His saxophone playing is already powerful and inventive, hinting at the revolutionary directions he would take his music in the years to come.