"Giant Steps" is an album by jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, released in 1960 on Atlantic Records. The album is considered a significant landmark in jazz music, particularly in the development of modal jazz and free jazz. The compositions are characterized by Coltrane's technical proficiency and innovative approach to harmony, as well as his use of rapid chord changes and complex rhythmic patterns. The title track, "Giant Steps," is particularly notable for its unconventional chord progression, which has become a standard for jazz musicians. The album has received widespread critical acclaim and is widely regarded as one of Coltrane's masterpieces.