"Naima" is a renowned jazz ballad composed by John Coltrane in 1959, named after his then-wife, Juanita Naima Grubbs. The piece represents a significant milestone in Coltrane's artistic journey, combining elements of modal jazz with his emerging spiritual consciousness. It was first recorded for Coltrane's groundbreaking Giant Steps, released in 1960, alongside other revolutionary compositions like Giant Steps and Countdown. The track has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 21 seconds and is characterized by its slow, melodic structure, featuring suspended … read more
"Naima" is a renowned jazz ballad composed by John Coltrane in 1959, named after his then-wife, Juanita Naima Grubbs. The piece represents … read more
"Naima" is a renowned jazz ballad composed by John Coltrane in 1959, named after his then-wife, Juanita Naima Grubbs. The piece represents a significant milestone in Coltrane… read more
John William Coltrane (Hamlet, North Carolina, September 23, 1926 – Huntington, New York, July 17, 1967) was an American jazzsaxophonist and composer. American jazz great John Coltrane emerged in the 1950s, playing tenor and soprano sax with Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. A leader of "hard bop", in the 1960s he led his own groups and changed the face of jazz with experimentation and improvisation, his later recordings reflecting his belief that music was a form of spiritual expression. Sometimes called simply 'Trane, his recordings include Giant …read more
John William Coltrane (Hamlet, North Carolina, September 23, 1926 – Huntington, New York, July 17, 1967) was an American jazzsaxophonist and composer. American jazz great John Coltrane e… read more
John William Coltrane (Hamlet, North Carolina, September 23, 1926 – Huntington, New York, July 17, 1967) was an American jazzsaxophonist and composer. American jazz great John Coltrane emerged in the 1950s, playing tenor and soprano… read more