John Coltrane

John Coltrane was born in Hamlet, North Carolina on September 23, 1926 and became a saxophonist. His son became a saxophonist also. He did bebop then later on he became a free jazz player. He made 50 recordings and many albums. Then he moved to Philadelphia in June 1943. Then he entered the Navy in 1945, and then he played in the Navy Jazz Band. He returned to Civilian life in 1946 and started a jazz theory studies with some of Philadelphia guitarists and a composer which was Dennis Sandole. John's nickname is Trane. Some of John's music from 1946 is for Miles Davis. Some of John's recordings from 1946 were not recognized; also he was part of some groups that were led by Dizzy Gillespie, Earl Bostic and Johnny Hodges. John's main career was expanded fro 12 years during that time he reshaped it and influenced generations for other musicians.

By: Kyndall R.