Song of the Day: Blue Train was composed by tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, who was born 100 years ago on this date. This title track to Coltrane‘s 1957 Blue Note Records album features an all-star lineup, including Lee Morgan on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. Coltrane‘s musical impact on jazz history is incalculable. Check out this classic track [YouTube link].
