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.
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme, Pt. I – Acknowledgement. Watch the first-ever official music video for John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme: “Acknowledgement,” filmed at the legendary Van Gelder...
John Coltrane, American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, an iconic figure in 20th-century jazz.
John Coltrane departed this mortal plane more than fifty years ago; today he remains among us, more alive than ever. His sound continues to grab the ears of an ever-widening circle of fans. His legend is stone solid: planted firmly in our culture as that of any 20th century musical giant.
Tenor saxophonist John Coltrane (1926) honed his skills with Dizzy Gillespie (1949-51), with Miles Davis (1955-57) and briefly with Thelonious Monk (1957), refining a huge, vigorous, searing tone that competed with Sonny Rollins'. A drug addict, his career was far from linear.
The John Coltrane quartet first formed in April of 1960 with Coltrane playing tenor saxophone, McCoy Tyler on piano, Elvin Jones on drums, and Jimmy Harrison on bass.
The estate of legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader John Coltrane will mark the 100th anniversary of the musician’s birth with “Coltrane 100,” a year-long global celebration...
John Coltrane was an acclaimed American saxophonist, bandleader and composer, becoming an iconic figure of jazz in the 20th century with albums like 'Giant Steps,' 'My Favorite Things' and 'A...
After ten years of tireless practice and performance, Coltrane received the call that would change his life – and jazz music – forever: Miles Davis asked him to relocate to New York and join what would become his landmark quintet. John Coltrane accepted with seemingly little hesitation.