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

In August of 1961, the John Coltrane Quintet played an engagement at the legendary Village Gate in Greenwich Village, New York. Ninety minutes of never-before-heard music from this …

Nov 14, 2025 · John Coltrane, American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, an iconic figure in 20th-century jazz.

Official site for John ColtraneThe Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings 7 LP Box Set

Jul 17, 2025 · John Coltrane died on July 17, 1967, having given more to jazz in his 40 years than many who live a much longer life. His music has been an inspiration to many rock musicians …

Mar 14, 2025 · His life was cut short but his sound lives on. Known as one of the jazz giants, John Coltrane’s name is synonymous with artistic innovation and a spiritual approach to sound that …

The John Coltrane Quartet created some of the most innovative and expressive music in Jazz history including the hit albums: "My Favorite Things," "Africa Brass," " Impressions," " Giant …

Apr 2, 2014 · John Coltrane was an acclaimed American saxophonist, bandleader and composer, becoming an iconic figure of jazz in the 20th century with albums like 'Giant Steps,' 'My …

After Coltrane gained prominence in the early 1960s, Prestige reissued a number of Coltrane's sideman and jam sessions under his name to capitalize on his success.

Despite a relatively brief career (he first came to notice as a sideman at age 29 in 1955, formally launched a solo career at 33 in 1960, and was dead at 40 in 1967), saxophonist John Coltrane …