Metronome Magazine: John Coltrane

John William Coltrane (also known as “Trane”) (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967)

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 was later at the forefront of free jazz. He organized at least fifty recording sessions as a leader during his career, and appeared as a sideman on many other albums, notably with trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk.

John Coltrane “A Love Supreme”
Photographer: Michael Montfort
Year Photo Taken: 1959

John Coltrane performing on stage in West Germany.

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