Milt Jackson & John Coltrane – Bags & Trane [Stereo] (Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Audiophile Series 45 RPM Edition)

(AAA) — Lacquers cut from the original analog master tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound.

Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

Milt Jackson and John Coltrane's only joint recording

180-gram 45 RPM double LP

Mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original master tape

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing

"AP's Atlantic 75 reissue is a major sonic upgrade from my original pressing. Treble is warmer and more extended so that the overtones of the vibes and piano can be heard more clearly. Jackson's vibes on the AP 45 have a beautiful, chiming resonance that the original lacks. The increase in dynamic range is especially noticeable and adds extra intensity and power to Coltrane's horn. The low noise of the high quality vinyl, superbly pressed, creates more space between the instruments and a slightly deeper, wider soundstage, though it is still hard left/right. Paul Chambers' bass is considerably louder, deeper, less "thumpy," and more dynamic and melodic, which creates more swing and rhythmic momentum. The AP 45 definitely brings more Coltrane intensity to the music than the original." — Music = 8/11; Sound = 8/11 — Joseph W. Washek, TrackingAngle.com, Feb. 12, 2025. Read the full review here.

Vibraphonist Milt Jackson and tenor saxophonist John Coltrane make for a surprisingly complementary team on this 1959 studio session, their only joint recording. AllMusic notes that with fine backup by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Connie Kay, Bags and Trane stretch out on two of Jackson's originals (including "The Late Late Blues") and three standards: a romping "Three Little Words," "The Night We Called It a Day," and the rapid "Be-Bop." The highlight of the set is the eponymous opening track, which just oozes late-night cool.

This deluxe 180-gram 45 RPM 2LP reissue from Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series) is a gem and will be a must-have for all jazz music fans.

(Above description from AcousticSounds.com)