On This Day in Jazz History

May 5, 1959: Tenor saxophonist John Coltrane records "Giant Steps" with pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor.

Added: 2008-04-15

More facts on this day:

1899
Drummer/bandleader Paul Barbarin born in New Orleans, LA.

1946
Trumpeter Jack Walrath born in Stuart, FL.

1959
Tenor saxophonist John Coltrane records "Giant Steps" with pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor.

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