John Coltrane
American jazz saxophonist (1926-1967) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 40
John William Coltrane 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.
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McCoy Tyner Bandmate in John Coltrane Quartet
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Thelonious Monk Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet- Bob Thiele Produced A Love Supreme and Ascension
Nasuhi Ertegün Produced Giant Steps and My Favorite Things- Bob Weinstock Produced Soultrane and Coltrane
Art Blakey Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet
Coleman Hawkins Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet
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- Ray Copeland Bandmate in Thelonious Monk Septet
Frank Sinatra Duets: What's New? and Spring Is Here
Ella Fitzgerald Duets: Spring Is Here (1938)
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Frank Wess Duets: Wheelin' & Dealin' (1958)- Alfred Lion Produced Blue Train (1958)
- Idrees Sulieman Duets: The Cats (1959)
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Coltrane's first recordings were made when he was a sailor
In 1961, Coltrane received an Edison Award for Giant Steps in Amsterdam.
As Coltrane's interest in jazz became experimental, he added Pharoah Sanders (center; c. 1978) to his ensemble.
Percussionist Rashied Ali (pictured in 2007) augmented Coltrane's sound.
Musicians at St. John Coltrane African Orthodox Church, San Francisco, 2009
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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 1967 · aged 40
