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  1. John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studied music.

  2. Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about John Coltrane, a legendary American saxophonist, bandleader and composer who revolutionized jazz with his innovative and spiritual music. Explore his life, career, influences, albums and legacy.

  3. May 10, 2024 · John Coltrane (born September 23, 1926, Hamlet, North Carolina, U.S.—died July 17, 1967, Huntington, New York) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, an iconic figure of 20th-century jazz. Coltrane’s first musical influence was his father, a tailor and part-time musician. John studied clarinet and alto saxophone as a ...

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  4. A defining facet of John Coltrane. To Coltrane, a musician was a message-giver; making music was an endeavor tied to a larger, greater good. “I humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make others happy through music,” Coltrane wrote in 1964 in a letter to his listeners, telling of a prayer to God.

  5. Feb 7, 2024 · John Coltrane would’ve been an absolutely spectacular film composer. The decisions he makes are so often rooted in drama. In “My Favorite Things” (1961), he takes a simple tune at its most ...

  6. Bass – Steve DavisDrums – Elvin JonesPiano – McCoy TynerSoprano Saxophone – John Coltrane (tracks: A1, A2)Tenor Saxophone – John Coltrane (tracks: B1, B2)Rec...

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