by Scott YanowAltoist Rosario Giuliani is not well known outside of his native Italy, but he should be. On the inspired outing Duets for Trane, he performs nine songs composed by John Coltrane as duets with pianist Franco d'Andrea. The interplay between the musicians is reminiscent of Lee Konitz and Lennie Tristano; in fact, this set gives one an idea of what Konitz and Tristano might have sounded like if they had explored a full set of Coltrane tunes. Their interpretations are fresh and extend the ideas of the songs, which not only include the minor blues Equinox and Giant Steps but a 12-and-a-half minute rendition of the themes from A Love Supreme. The memorable set concludes with Giuliani playing unaccompanied on Solo for Trane. A classic of its kind.