John Coltrane nickname(s):
"Trane"
John Coltrane date of birth:
September 23, 1926
How old was John Coltrane when died?
40
Where was John Coltrane born?
Hamlet, NC
When did John Coltrane die?
July 17, 1967
Why did John Coltrane die?
Liver Cancer
What color are John Coltrane's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is John Coltrane's hair?
Black
What is John Coltrane's ethnicity?
Black
What is John Coltrane nationality?
American
Where did John Coltrane go to university?
Ornstein School of Music , Granoff Studio
What is John Coltrane's occupation?
Musician, composer, bandleader
John Coltrane claim to fame:
He first became known as a soloist with Miles Davis (1955-7, 1958-60) and led his own bands from 1960
What genre is John Coltrane's work?
Avant-garde jazz, hard bop, post-bop, modal jazz, free jazz
What instruments does John Coltrane play?
Tenor, soprano, and alto saxophone, soprano and alto saxophone
Short Biography
John William Coltrane, also known as "Trane" (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967), was an 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 led at least fifty recording sessions during his career, and appeared as a sideman on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk.