![]() Amerikaanse jazz-saxofonist John Coltrane op Schiphol aangekomen. John Coltrane Image by Gelderen, Hugo van / Anefo, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC0 |
John ColtraneJohn Coltrane (1926–1967) was a pivotal American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer known for his profound influence on jazz and 20th-century music. Born in North Carolina and later active in Philadelphia, he initially engaged with bebop and hard bop before pioneering modal jazz and free jazz. Coltrane's significant works include the acclaimed album "A Love Supreme" and techniques such as "sheets of sound." He collaborated with notable artists like Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, and his later music explored spiritual themes. Despite his passing at a young age, Coltrane's legacy endures, marked by numerous posthumous accolades and continued relevance in contemporary music. (Source: Wikipedia)
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