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Known as a very forceful, aggressive player, John Coltrane isn't exactly the first musician who springs to mind when adjectives like "romantic" and "smooth" are used. However, ’Trane did indeed have a sensitive side, and it’s showcased on this 2001 compilation of his more heartfelt performances on such Impulse titles as Coltrane (Soul Eyes), Impressions (After the Rain), and Ballads (It’s Easy to Remember), plus collaborations with Duke Ellington (My Little Brown Book) and crooner Johnny Hartman (They Say It's Wonderful). 11 tracks of wonderfully warm, expressive playing!