John Coltrane

John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer.

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September 23 - 1926 - July 17 - 1967 - Jazz - Saxophonist - Composer

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Though he was active before 1955, his prime years were between 1955 and 1967, during which time he reshaped modern jazz and influenced generations of other musicians. Coltrane's recording rate was astonishingly prolific: he released about fifty recordings as a leader in these twelve years, and appeared on dozens more led by other musicians. He passed away from liver disease in his home in Dix Hills, New York.

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1955 - 1967 - Dix Hills, New York

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He is generally regarded as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians, and furthermore as one of a handful of profoundly innovative tenor saxophonists, along with Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young and Sonny Rollins, who fundamentally altered expectations for the instrument. More broadly, Coltrane is considered one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century.

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Tenor saxophonists - Coleman Hawkins - Lester Young - Sonny Rollins - Twentieth century

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