Naima

"Naima" is a ballad composed by John Coltrane in 1959 that he named after his wife, Juanita Naima Grubbs. It is notable for its use of a variety of rich chords over a bass pedal. It is mainly made up of a slow melody, and there is also a brief piano solo. It is one of his quieter and more restrained works, and very restful, hence the muted design of the album cover.

Naima - John Coltrane

Leo W, Roger Bennion, christel.k, Pam J and 20 other people have particularly liked this photo

37 comments - The latest ones

Andy Rodker ^club

I think it looks very smart and sophisticated!

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thank you, Andy. Coltrane can be very self indulgent at times. This must be one of his most restrained pieces.

8 years ago.

Sami Serola (inactiv…

Cool minimalism B-)

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Sami Serola (inactiv…

Thank you, Sami. This is cool jazz played by one of favourite saxophonists.

8 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

épuré et superbe !!

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Thank you. I thought it might have been a bit simple for today's challenge.

8 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

Very trendy !!!!!

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

I'm not usually described as trendy, Marie-claire. ;-)

8 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

I think it's perfect for the music!

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Had I chosen 'Spritual' by john Coltrane, the album cover would have looked totally different, Gudrun. ;-)

John Coltrane - Spiritual

8 years ago. Edited 8 years ago.

Erika Akire

...like an art work, Amelia...

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Erika Akire

Many thanks for that lovely compliment, Erika.

8 years ago.

Ruebenkraut ^club

great cover (and music!)

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Ruebenkraut ^club

I love that piece of music too. Much of Coltrane's work is so different from this, but I do like his music very much.

8 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Fine cover ! Great work, Amelia !

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you, Ulrich. I think maybe it was a bit understated for the challenge.

8 years ago.

Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

I love that Music! Best regards, Karl

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

Do you like all of John Coltrane's work, Karl? I'm a big fan of both him and Miles Davis.

8 years ago.

Taormina

Kenne ich nicht... aber sieht aus wie "echt".
Sehr düster doch auch gekonnt eingesetzt.

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Taormina

Too bleak and basic for the challenge perhaps, Katja, but that piece of music demanded a minimalist approach. ;-)

8 years ago.

HappySnapper

Striking cover, not quiet my taste in music but easily to see why it is appreciated.

8 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

like the minimalism, great on black.
The music is great too.

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

Many thanks, Wierd. The music is an acquired taste. :-)))

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club

This sort of Jazz is either loved or hated, Maurice. Next time we pass through Thetford, I'll drop in on you and lend you an album or two. ;-)

8 years ago.

Diane Putnam ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Even if someone hates jazz, I don't know how they could hate this particular number! ;-o

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club

An excellent creation, Amelia; I love the abstract quality of it!

8 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

This is a relaxing abstract that works so well with the music. Very nice, Amelia!

8 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has added

I'm enjoying this jazz a lot right now! :)

8 years ago.

Heidiho ^club

Fantastic minimalism here - fits so good to Coltrane`s Jazz.

8 years ago.

Pam J ^club

Excellent !

8 years ago.

christel.k ^club

sehr passendes Cover zur Musik, Amelia, toll!
... aber was hast Du eigentlich fotografiert? ;-)

8 years ago.

Amelia ^club has replied to christel.k ^club

Light coming through red glass in our hallway and reflecting off a clock face. I'll post the original photo as a note, Christel. ;-)

Licht kommt durch rotes Glas in unserem Flur und reflektiert vom Zifferblatt einer Uhr.

8 years ago. Edited 8 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

The muted design makes a very effective and pleasing record cover I say :-) Liking the relaxing musical accompaniment, Amelia.

Thank you for posting to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

8 years ago.

La-Gioconda( Corneli… ^club

Passt super !

8 years ago.

Diane Putnam ^club

Beautiful captures and gorgeous music!

8 years ago.

HaarFager ^club

Great idea to use his piece of music like this!

8 years ago.

Bruce Dean (Puchinpa… ^club

Perfect fo a jazz cover.

8 years ago.

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