Ballads is a jazz album by American saxophonist John Coltrane released in January 1963 by Impulse! Records. It was recorded in December 1961 and 1962, and released with catalogue number A-32 (mono) and AS-32 (stereo). Critic Gene Lees stated that the quartet had never played the tunes before. "They arrived with music-store sheet music of the songs" and just before the recordings, they "would discuss each tune, write out copies of the changes they'd use, semi-rehearse for a half hour and then do it". Each piece was recorded in one take, except for "All or Nothing at All".Original liner notes by Gene Lees.
In 2008, the album was a recipient of the Grammy Hall of Fame award.Grammy Hall of Fame website. .Retrieved 9 November 2013.
Track listing Original LP
2002 CD Deluxe edition
Personnel John Coltrane – tenor saxophone McCoy Tyner – piano Jimmy Garrison (#1–6, 8), Reggie Workman (#7; Disc 2, #3–14) – bass Elvin Jones – drums
Production Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer Jim Marshall – photography
References
External links Ballads at Discogs