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: The remaster highlights the "Coltrane Changes"—the rapid-fire harmonic movements in major thirds that make this track a "rite of passage" for jazz players.

: Compare the "Official" version to the early rehearsals to hear how the tempo and confidence evolved. john_coltrane_giant_steps_2020_remaster_officia...

: The release includes several alternate takes, showing the grueling process Coltrane went through to master his own complex composition. Why "Giant Steps" Still Matters Why "Giant Steps" Still Matters : You can

: You can hear the intensity of the session. Pianist Tommy Flanagan’s famous struggle during his solo serves as a testament to just how difficult and revolutionary the piece was at the time. : The iconic, angular melody that lays the

: Greater definition in Paul Chambers’ walking bass lines and Art Taylor’s crisp cymbal work.

: The iconic, angular melody that lays the groundwork for the harmonic puzzle.

: A relentless stream of sixteenth notes that somehow maintains a melodic logic despite the blistering tempo.