“Interplay for 2 Trumpets and 2 Tenors”, recorded in March 1957, was originally credited to “The Prestige All-Stars”: John Coltrane (tenor sax) alongside Idrees Sulieman (trumpet), Webster Young (trumpet) and Bobby Jaspar (tenor sax) with Kenny Burrell (guitar), Paul Chambers (bass), Art Taylor (drums), and arranger/songwriter/pianist Mal Waldron.
It’s notable for its pairing of two dissimilar tenor saxophonists, and two trumpeters who also contrast with one another. One can also divide the four horn players by placing tenorman Coltrane and trumpeter Sulieman on one side and tenorman Jaspar with trumpeter Young on the other.
The album features the first recording of pianist Mal Waldron's composition, "Soul Eyes", which went on to become a jazz standard. The trumpets and tenor saxes collectively create a warm, intimate, and inviting harmonic embrace. Kenny Burrell is sublime as is Mal Waldron, while the muted sound of Webster Young conjures the cool and sweetness of Miles Davis. But the secret weapon of this blowing session is pianist Mal Waldron, whose compositions and arrangements are custom-tailored.
This interesting blend of instrumentalists lives up to its potential with Coltrane pushing boundaries, pointing in the direction his music would continue to take - affording the chance to hear just how radical his departure from convention was.


The Prestige All-Stars:
John Coltrane / Bobby Jaspar / Idrees Sulieman / Webster Young

Interplay for 2 Trumpets and 2 Tenors

1957




CD / 2006 / Remastered / 320Kbps


Tracklist:

1. Interplay

2. Anatomy

3. Light Blue

4. Soul Eyes

5. C.T.A. [#]


Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, NJ on March 22, 1957.
[#] Track 5, “C.T.A.”, is a bonus track and was originally released on “Taylor's Wailers” (Prestige 7117),
and its inclusion herein presents the March 22, 1957 session in its entirety.


Personnel:

John Coltrane, Bobby Jaspar — tenor saxophone

Idrees Sulieman, Webster Young — trumpet

Mal Waldron, Red Garland [#5] — piano

Kenny Burrell — guitar

Paul Chambers — bass

Art Taylor — drums


The Prestige All-Stars
John Coltrane / Bobby Jaspar / Idrees Sulieman / Webster Young
Interplay for 2 Trumpets and 2 Tenors
1957