The album 'Coltrane' was released in 1962 by Impulse! Records, produced by Bob Thiele. It is a collection of recordings made between September 1961 and June 1962, showcasing Coltrane's transition towards a more modal and experimental style, though still within hard bop.
The record includes original compositions by Coltrane such as 'The Inch Worm' and 'Big Nick', as well as standards. It features his classic quartet: McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums, though Reggie Workman also played bass on some sessions.
Considered a bridge between his earlier works and his masterpiece 'A Love Supreme', the album received mixed reviews at the time for its less accessible approach, but is now valued as a key piece in his artistic evolution.