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John Coltrane (Saxophonist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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John Coltrane
John William Coltrane is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working with bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and be at the forefront of free jazz music. He has conducted at least 50 recording sessions and appeared on albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. During his career, Coltrane's music took on a spiritual dimension. He remains one of the most influential saxophonists in the history of music. He has received numerous diaspora awards, including the 2007 Pulitzer Prize, and was canonized by the African Orthodox Church. His second wife was the pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane. The couple have three children: John Jr., bassist; Ravi, a saxophonist; and Oran, also saxophonist.
Birth nameJohn William Coltrane
BornSeptember 23, 1926, Hamlet, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJuly 17, 1967, Huntington, New York, U.S.
GenresHard bop, modal jazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
InstrumentsTenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, bass clarinet
Years active1945–1967
LabelsPrestige, Blue Note, Atlantic, Impulse!
Associated actsDizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison, Miles Davis Quintet, Eric Dolphy, Thelonious Monk, Pharoah Sanders, Alice Coltrane

About John Coltrane

Saxophonist John Coltrane was born in Hamlet, North Carolina, United States on September 23, 1926. He dies at the age of 40, on July 17, 1967.

Saxophonist and composer whose effect on modern jazz is well-known. In 1997, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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John Coltrane before becoming famous

John Coltrane was born in the Zodiac sign Libra (The Maiden), and 1926 is also the year of Tiger (兎) in the Chinese Zodiac.

As a young man, he joined the Navy and played in the Navy band.

Achievement of John Coltrane

As a saxophonist he received a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation and worked with Trumpet Player Miles Davis and Pianist Thelonious Monk.

John Coltrane's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Juanita Grubbs and Alice Macleod were his two wives. He was the father of two children.

John Coltrane on Social Media

John Coltrane's news on his Twitter: @JohnColtrane.

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John Coltrane Collabed with

He was motivated to play after seeing Saxophonist Charlie Parker perform for the first time.

John Coltrane Income & Net worth

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John Coltrane Height and Weight

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Latest information about John Coltrane updated on March 17 2023.