4 Key Facts About John Coltrane’s “My Favorite Things” Recording

The quartet featured John Coltrane on tenor and soprano saxophone. This was one of his first major recordings on soprano sax.

McCoy Tyner played piano on the session. His modal piano style was essential to the track’s hypnotic feel.

Steve Davis played bass, not the more famous Jimmy Garrison. Davis was the quartet’s bassist at the time of this recording.

Elvin Jones played drums. His polyrhythmic drumming drove the track’s energy and tension.