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10 Interesting Facts About John Coltrane

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  1. The One Who Brought Innovations. At the start of his career, John Coltrane was known for his works in the bebop and hard bop styles. He was among the first musicians, who played free jazz, and he also contributed to the use of modes.
  2. Workaholic. John Coltrane featured on many albums by other artists. He collaborated with a well-known trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk.
  3. Saxophone Wasn’t His First Instrument. John played clarinet and alto horn during his high school, and later he switched to the saxophone. Lester Young and Johnny Hodges were the musicians from whom he drew his inspiration.
  4. Overcoming Addictions. Coltrane struggled with heroin and alcohol addiction from the late 1940s to the late 1950s. In 1957, Coltrane had a sort of a spiritual awakening, which helped him overcome his issues. This transformation made his life fuller and richer, as well as pushed his productivity.
  5. Spiritual Vibes. The fact that Coltrane was raised in a religious family had a great influence on his music. His saxophone conveys the meditative and gospel-like qualities in many of his works. Especially his spirituality is evident in his album "A Love Supreme," where he expressed his religious beliefs and spiritual journey.
  6. Performing With His Idol. He liked the music of Charlie Parker and performed with him in the late 1940s.
  7. Collaboration with Miles Davis. Coltrane developed significantly as a musician after he joined Miles Davis's quintet. There, he had absolute freedom to search for his own voice. During this period, Coltrane was featured on several influential recordings.
  8. His Own Quartet. Coltrane founded his group in 1960 and recorded their first album “My Favorite Things” in 1961, which featured Coltrane playing a soprano saxophone.
  9. Playing With His Wife. His second wife, Alice, who was also a jazz musician, played the piano in his band in the 1960s.
  10. Short But Remarkable Career. Coltrane's life was cut short when he was only 40. Despite his relatively short life and musical journey, he had a great impact on jazz music in general.
A detailed exploration of lesser-known aspects of the legendary jazz saxophonist's life and career, highlighting his contributions to music, unique personal experiences, and lasting influence on the jazz genre.

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I am fortunate to have the opportunity to come across the music and writings of John Coltrane and the music and wisdom of both Alice and Ravi Coltrane.

Douglas Shiggs

He blazed a path for many musicians, but especially saxophonists, because of his explorations on the instrument. But it’s his soul, heart & humanity, in his sound and ideas, that have left the biggest impression and inspired me!

Rob Stone

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