John Coltrane: The Best Of is a compilation album by American jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. It was released by Impulse! Records in 1961 and features some of Coltrane’s most well-known recordings, including “My Favorite Things” and “Giant Steps.” The album is considered to be one of the greatest jazz albums of all time.
The album was compiled by producer Bob Thiele and features tracks from Coltrane’s Prestige and Blue Note recordings. It was released at a time when Coltrane was at the height of his creative powers and is considered to be a definitive statement of his early work. The album has been praised for its mix of hard bop, modal jazz, and free jazz, and for its powerful and emotional performances.
