Milt Jackson & John Coltrane / 45RPM 2LP Analogue Productions

On their only studio recording together in 1959, vibraphonist Milt Jackson and tenor saxophonist John Coltrane form a surprisingly complementary team – even though Coltrane's musical approach was more modern than Jackson's.

Nevertheless, “Bags” and “Trane” managed to expand in a surprisingly lyrical way, thanks in part to the great support of Hank Jones (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and Connie Kay (drums).

Two original compositions by Jackson, including the well-known “The Late Late Blues”, and three standards – a rollicking “Three Little Words”, “The Night We Called It a Day” and the fast-paced “Be-Bop” – make up the album's set list.

The highlight is the same-named opening track, which is bursting with late-night coolness. The playful, lively fluidity inherent in “Bags & Trane” enchanted a large number of critics and made the album a veritable bestseller.

The attractive deluxe reissue by Analogue Productions, released to mark the 75th anniversary of Atlantic Records, pays tribute to this gem by the two legendary hard boppers: the double LP, cut at 45 RPM and pressed at Quality Record

Pressings, is pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl. The stylish tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket was created by Stoughton Printing.

Title

Side 1

1. Bags & Trane

Side 2

1. Three Little Words

2. The Night We Called It A Day

Side 3

1. Be-Bop

Side 4

1. The Late Late Blues