Grand Central is a jazz instrumental composition written by John Coltrane. It was first recorded and released in 1959 by The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, with the session on February 3, 1959 marking its debut. The tune is associated with the hard bop era and reflects Coltrane’s collaboration with Cannonball Adderley. The original album is not specified in the provided material, but the piece has since spawned numerous covers and interpretations by artists such as Ron Escheté, Ernie Watts, Poncho Sanchez, and many others. It has also inspired published arrangements, including Walter Simonsen's Swing with a Latin Bridge version that features Alto 1 and Tenor 1 solos, with optional flute doubles and a high lead trumpet. Grand Central demonstrates the enduring appeal of Coltrane's composition across jazz and Latin jazz settings.
