John Coltrane was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer, whose work helped shape the direction of modern jazz and remains a significant influence on a wide range of musicians. Born on September 23, 1926, in Hamlet, North Carolina, Coltrane's career was relatively short but prolific, spanning the mid-1940s until his death in 1967. He first gained prominence as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet in the
... MoreJohn Coltrane was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer, whose work helped shape the direction of modern jazz and remains a significant influence on a wide range of musicians. Born on September 23, 1926, in Hamlet, North Carolina, Coltrane's career was relatively short but prolific, spanning the mid-1940s until his death in 1967. He first gained prominence as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet in the late 1950s before embarking on a solo career that produced some of the most innovative and expressive music in the jazz canon.
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