Coltrane’s first date as a leader and it is terrific. He is just in great form, obviously put a lot of time and effort into this session, chose great songs, great arrangements and  great sidemen, although, I have to admit, I had to do a Google search to see of Johnnie Splawn was a real trumpet player, or whether he was someone else playing under an assumed name. Turns out he is real and, yes, he can play. If you haven’t listened closely to this record in a while, I highly recommend it. As for me, I will be able to enjoy it in either the city or the country.