The main thing a musician would like to do is to give a picture to the listener of the many wonderful things he knows and senses in the universe.
John William Coltrane Quotes
I think I was first awakened to musical exploration by Dizzy Gillespie and Bird. It was through their work that I began to learn about musical structures and the more theoretical aspects of music.
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| Birth: | 23rd September, 1926 |
| Death: | 17th July, 1967 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Musician, Saxophonist |
About
John William Coltrane, also known as "Trane" was born in Hamlet, North Carolina, USA. He was an American saxophonist and jazz musician. 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 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 albums list shown below: Coltrane, Soultrane, Lush Life, The Last Trane, The Believer, Dakar, Settin' the Pace, Black Pearls, Standard Coltrane, Stardust, Bahia, Blue Train, Giant Steps, Coltrane Jazz, My Favorite Things, Olé Coltrane, and Ballads.
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