3 Facts About John Coltrane’s Recording of My Favorite Things

Recorded over three sessions Coltrane cut the track on October 21, 24, and 26, 1960 at Atlantic Studios in New York City.

A radical reimagining The song was originally from The Sound of Music, but Coltrane transformed it into a modal jazz piece, stretching it to over 13 minutes.

A career-defining hit This recording became Coltrane’s biggest commercial success, reaching number 21 on the Billboard pop chart.