Album · 1961
Lush Life
- Released
- January 1961
- Label
- Prestige
- Catalogue no.
- PRLP 7188
- Tracklist
- 5 tracks
- Length
- 36:27
- Country
- US
“Lush Life” is an album by John Coltrane, released in 1961 on Prestige. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 36:27. Jazz standards on the record include “I Hear A Rhapsody”, “I Love You”, “Like Someone In Love” and “Lush Life”. The line-up features John Coltrane (tenor saxophone), Art Taylor (drums (drum set)), Earl May (double bass), Paul Chambers (double bass) and Red Garland (piano).
Who played on Lush Life
- John Coltrane tenor saxophone all tracks
- Art Taylor drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Earl May double bass on 3 tracks
- Paul Chambers double bass on 2 tracks
- Red Garland piano on 2 tracks
- Albert “Tootie” Heath drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Donald Byrd trumpet on 1 track
- Louis Hayes drums (drum set) on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Like Someone in Love standard — Jimmy Van Heusen 4:58
- A2 I Love You standard — Cole Porter 5:31
- A3 Trane's Slo Blues — John Coltrane 6:02
- B1 Lush Life standard — Billy Strayhorn 13:55
- B2 I Hear a Rhapsody standard — Jack Baker, George Fragos, Dick Gasparre 6:00
Production
- Rudy van Gelder recording
- Joe Goldberg liner notes
More albums by John Coltrane
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Lush Life?
The line-up of Lush Life includes John Coltrane (tenor saxophone), Art Taylor (drums (drum set)), Earl May (double bass), Paul Chambers (double bass), Red Garland (piano), Albert “Tootie” Heath (drums (drum set)), Donald Byrd (trumpet) and Louis Hayes (drums (drum set)).
Which label released Lush Life?
Lush Life was released in 1961 on Prestige (PRLP 7188).
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