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John William Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. Over the course of his career, Coltrane's music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension. He remains one of the most influential saxophonists in music history. He received many posthumous awards, including canonization by the African Orthodox Church and a Pulitzer Prize in 2007. His second wife was pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane. Their children Ravi Coltrane, Oran Coltrane and John Coltrane Jr. are all musicians.
Birth Name
John William Coltrane
Born
Thursday, 23 September 1926
Died
Monday, 17 July 1967
Actor Filmography
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| WAYNE SHORTER: ZERO GRAVITY | Self | 2023 |
| Listening to Kenny G | Self | 2021 |
| By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem | Self | 2020 |
| Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes | Himself (archive footage) / Self | 2018 |
| Fire Music | Self | 2018 |
| Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary | Self / Self - Musician (archive footage) | 2016 |
| The Devil's Horn | Self | 2016 |
| The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir | Self | 2014 |
| Unsung | Self | 2008 |
| Jazz Icons: John Coltrane Live in '60, '61 & '65 | Self / Himself | 2007 |
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