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
By Sophie
Mrs. Johnson, 3rd Grade, February
2007
Listening to:
Chasin the Trane