John Coltrane's legendary 1946 first recordings playing alto sax along with Dexter Culbertson (tp), Norman Poulshock (p), Willie Stauder (b), Joe Timer (d). 8 tracks recorded in Hawaii July 13 1946. Coltrane solos on all tracks! Plus a rare 1954 concert featuring 'Trane playing with Johnny Hodges (as), Harold Shorty Baker (tp), Lawrence Brown (tb), Cal Cobbs (p), John Williams (b). These 7 tracks were recorded live in Los Angeles June 1954.