JOHN COLTRANE Africa (2009 Italian limited edition 5-track LP pressed on HQ 180gram VIRGIN VINYL - recorded on 24th June 1958 at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, NJ, these sessions feature original compositions by Wilbur Harden [best known for his work with Yusef Lateef and John Coltrane] and hard-bop trombonist Curtis Fuller. The 32-year-old John Coltrane had only just recorded 'Blue Train' a year earlier and it is interesting to hear his style beginning to stretch out, ashe makes his musical transition from strict hard bop to the groundbreaking style that would become legendary the following year on 'Giant Steps', making Coltrane one of the biggest names in jazz. Includes bonus recording 'Once In A While' [recorded 13th May 1958]; presented in sealed picture sleeve)