Equinox (standard)
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"Equinox" is a jazz standard
by John Coltrane
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It was originally released on Coltrane's Sound
.
It has been covered by Jessica Williams
, Dave Valentin
, Rhoda Scott
, Hubert Laws
, the last three feature the flute.
The Band Clutch
has also covered the song, it appears on their 2009 release Slow Hole to China: Rare and Unreleased
Jazz standard
Jazz standards are musical compositions which are an important part of the musical repertoire of jazz musicians, in that they are widely known, performed, and recorded by jazz musicians, and widely known by listeners. There is no definitive list of jazz standards, and the list of songs deemed to be...
by John Coltrane
John Coltrane
John William Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes in jazz and later was at the forefront of free jazz...
.
It was originally released on Coltrane's Sound
Coltrane's Sound
Coltrane's Sound is an album credited to jazz musician John Coltrane, released in 1964 on Atlantic Records, catalogue SD 1419. It was recorded at Atlantic Studios during the sessions for My Favorite Things, assembled after Coltrane had stopped recording for the label and was under contract to...
.
It has been covered by Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams
Jessica Jennifer Williams is an American pianist and composer who has deep roots in jazz. She has been called "one of the top jazz pianists of today."-History:...
, Dave Valentin
Dave Valentin
Dave Valentin is a jazz flutist.He learned latin percussion first when he was a teenager, and then switched to flute. Valentin's teacher, Hubert Laws, suggested that he not double on saxophone because of his attractive sound on the flute. He studied at the Bronx Community College...
, Rhoda Scott
Rhoda Scott
Rhoda Scott is an African-American hard bop and soul jazz organist.The daughter of an AME minister, Scott spent much of her childhood in New Jersey, where she learned to play organ in the churches where her father served. Soon she herself was serving frequently as organist for youth and gospel...
, Hubert Laws
Hubert Laws
Hubert Laws is an American flutist and saxophonist with a 40+ year career in jazz, classical, and other music genres. Alongside Herbie Mann, Laws is probably the most recognized and respected jazz flutist...
, the last three feature the flute.
The Band Clutch
Clutch
A clutch is a mechanical device which provides for the transmission of power from one component to another...
has also covered the song, it appears on their 2009 release Slow Hole to China: Rare and Unreleased
Slow Hole to China: Rare and Unreleased
Slow Hole to China: Rare and Unreleased is an album by rock band Clutch, consisting of various previously-unreleased recordings. It was released in 2003 , and contains 12 tracks. The album was released on CD by River Road Records, and 3,000 copies were printed on 12" vinyl by Emetic Records. 2,000...