John Coltrane

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  • John Coltrane was an influential tenor saxophonist, composer and band leader whose 20+ year career helped shape the progression of Jazz and expand the boundaries of what could be done with the Saxophone. With a number of classic recordings and groundbreaking compositions, Coltrane is considered to be one of the towering figures in the world of Jazz.

  • Career

    Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia and began playing music in various clubs. After a brief stint in the U.S. Navy, Coltrane was asked to join Miles Davis' quintet (with whom he played with for a number of years). While his Heroin addiction led to the group's disbanding, he eventually recovered and went on to produce a number of classic recordings as a band leader and soloist, including "Giant Steps", "Blue Train" and "A Love Supreme."

  • Notable Recordings

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