A JAZZ LEGEND

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On this day in 1926, JOHN COLTRANE, aka "Trane," legendary saxophonist, was born in Hamlet, North Carolina.

Coltrane was at the forefront of the free jazz movement. He also was a part of the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, which started in the 1940s.

 He has played with many jazz pioneers, including Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and Thelonious Monk.

As his career progressed, however, Coltrane and his music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension. This dimension is clearly evident in one of the most iconic recordings of his career, A Love Supreme.

Coltrane remains one of the most significant musicians in the history of jazz. He was the husband of jazz pianist Alice Coltrane, and is the father of noted jazz saxophonist Ravi Coltrane.

To learn more on the life and career of John Coltrane please Google search his name.
 To listen to his music, tune in to any number of jazz music providers and prepare to be dazzled.