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Released in 1960, the Giant Steps album is considered one of the most significant works in modern jazz history. It was Coltrane's first album to consist entirely of his own original compositions. The record introduced the world to a new, complex harmonic structure—now widely known as the "Coltrane changes"—alongside his signature intense and layered saxophone sound. The album's title track, "Giant Steps," remains famous as one of the most demanding improvisation challenges in all of jazz music.