- John William Coltrane, also known as "Trane", was an American jazz saxophonist and composer
| Born: | 23 September 1926 Comment | | When did John Coltrane die? / Died | 17 July 1967 | | How many years did John Coltrane live? / Lived | 40 years | | Zodiac sign: | Libra |
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John Coltrane facts
- Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes in jazz and was later at the forefront of free jazz
- He led at least fifty recording sessions during his career, and appeared as a sideman on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk
- As his career progressed, Coltrane and his music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension
- Coltrane influenced innumerable musicians, and remains one of the most significant saxophonists in music history
- He received many posthumous awards and recognitions, including canonization by the African Orthodox Church as Saint John William Coltrane and a special Pulitzer Prize in 2007
- His second wife was pianist Alice Coltrane and their son Ravi Coltrane is also a saxophonist
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