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John Coltrane

John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) 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.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studied music. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his c…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
September 23rd, 1926
Died
July 17th, 1967
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Atlantic
Captiol Records
Columbia
Dreyfus Jazz
Last updated: August 6th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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