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John Coltrane
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John Coltrane

John Coltrane is a jazz artist from United States formed in 1926. 100 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Also known as Trane

Jazz · United States · Best jazz albums

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100
Releases
1956–1967
Active years
1926
Formed
1967
Died

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A Love Supreme

1965 · 4 tracks

Singles & EPs

4

Live & compilations

9

Credits

2

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5

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John Coltrane at a glance

Born in
Hamlet
From
United States
Active since
1945
Instruments
clarinet, saxophone, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone
Member of
John Coltrane Quartet, Thelonious Monk Septet, John Coltrane Quintet
Labels
Atlantic Records, ABC Records, Blue Note, Impulse!, Prestige
Educated at
Combs College of Music, William Penn High School
Spouse
Alice Coltrane
Children
Ravi Coltrane

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About

John William Coltrane (also known as "Trane"; September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) 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 in jazz and later was at the forefront of free jazz. He organized at least fifty recording sessions as a leader during his recording career, and appeared as a sideman on many other albums, notably with trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. As his career progressed, Coltrane and his music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension. His second wife was pianist Alice Coltrane and their son Ravi Coltrane is a saxophonist. Coltrane influenced innumerable musicians, and remains one of the most significant saxophonists in jazz history. He received many posthumous awards and recognitions, including canonization by the African Orthodox Church as Saint John William Coltrane. In 2007, Coltrane was awarded the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his "masterful improvisation, supreme musicianship and iconic centrality to the history of jazz."

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John Coltrane in brief

How many John Coltrane releases are on Riffiter?
100 releases are catalogued, spanning 1956 to 2025.
When was John Coltrane formed?
John Coltrane formed in 1926, in United States.
What genre is John Coltrane?
John Coltrane is catalogued under Jazz, Free Jazz.
What is the most recent John Coltrane release on Riffiter?
A Love Supreme (Monophonic Edition), released in 2025.
Who is John Coltrane married to?
John Coltrane is married to Alice Coltrane.
Does John Coltrane have children?
Ravi Coltrane is a child of John Coltrane on public record.

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