Two Giants of Impressionistic Jazz
Jonathan B Evans | Melbourne, FL United States | 11/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is incredible! "Blue Trane", which is usually heard in subdued post-bop style, is redefined by Dolphy's wild cries of anguish... a jaw-dropping experience. John Coltrane updates his previously-released tunes, which by then had become standards, with his newly-found "sheets of sound". You can hear the post- "A Love Supreme" sound, avant-garde yet harmonious, in every track. Naima is more beautiful than ever, with two-part harmonies, Coltrane on bass clarinet and Dolphy on flute. If you like Coltrane's mid-sixties work at all, get this CD!!"
I think it's Dolphy on bass clarinet
softlips42 | WI | 06/09/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Re: First review---according to the back cover of the cd, Dolphy plays alto sax, flute, and bass clarinet, and Coltrane just plays tenor & soprano sax. Also, Naima is the only tune that I've heard bass clarinet on, which I was very disappointed about."