Naima is a ballad composed by John Coltrane in 1959, and named after his then-wife, Juanita Naima Grubbs. It first appeared on the album Giant Steps, and is notable for its use of a variety of rich chords over a bass pedal.
John Coltrane quartet performing “Naima” August 1, 1965 at Comblain-La-Tour, Belgium.
John Coltrane – Tenor Sax
McCoy Tyner – Piano
Jimmy Garrison – Bass
Elvin Jones – Drums
Listen and enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5vDbD6zfNs