John William Coltrane: September 23, 1926. (legendary jazz musician was born on this date)(This Week in Black History)(Brief Article)

From: Jet | Date: September 25, 1995 | Copyright information

John William Coltrane, saxophonist and composer/arranger, was born in Hamlet, NC, on this day. He had a great impact on contemporary music. Like his contemporary Charlie Parker, it was evident that "Trane", as his friends called him, was instrumental in leading virtually all contemporary improvisational musicians to new and uncharted heights. He underwent his initial training in groups headed by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Johnny Hodges, and Earl Bostic. He gained ...

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