John Coltrane
Interesting Facts:  John Coltrane is considered the great genus of the tenor saxophone. The Coltrane Quartet created some of the most innovative and expressive music in jazz history including “My Favorite Things"," Africa Brass”, Impressions”, ”Giant Steps”, and his monumental work" A Love Supreme” which attests to the power, glory, love, and greatness of God.
September 23,1926 - July 17, 1967
Home town: Hamlet, North Carolina
Instrument Played:  Saxophone
Influenced by: Coleman Hawkins and Miles Davis
Website Links:
JohnColtrane.com
John Coltrane Biography
By Sophie
Mrs. Johnson, 3rd Grade, February 2007
Listening to:
Chasin the Trane