Coltrane, John William, 1926-1967

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John William Coltrane (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 and was at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. Over the course of his career, Coltrane's music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension. He remains one of the most influential saxophonists in music history. He received numerous posthumous awards, including canonization by the African Orthodox Church and a Pulitzer Prize in 2007. His second wife was pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane. The couple had three children: John Jr. (1964–1982), a bassist; Ravi (born 1965), a saxophonist; and Oran (born 1967), also a saxophonist.
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creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Spiritual. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
referencedIn American Vaudeville Museum collection, 1845-2007, (bulk 1910-1940) University of Arizona Libraries, Library Special Collections
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. I want to talk about you [Multimédia multisupport]. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. [Transcriptions of saxophone solos] New Hampshire Newspaper Project
referencedIn Tegnell, David, 1946-. David Tegnell interviews on John Coltrane, 2003. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Satrio, Ponco. Graduate recital [sound recording] : University of Central Oklahoma/School of Music, Recital Hall, Tuesday, March 27, 2007, 7:30 PM / Ponco Satrio, guitar. University of Central Oklahoma, Chambers Library
creatorOf Saxton, Judith (Judith A.). Faculty/alumni jazz septet [sound recording] University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library
referencedIn Bishop, Keith. Jazz composers, arrangers and performers. California State University, Long Beach
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Impressions. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Blues to Elvin [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Afro blue. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. I want to talk about you. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Impressions [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf NCSA Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble [sound recording]. University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library
creatorOf NCSA Jazz Ensemble. NCSA Jazz Ensemble [sound recording]. University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Lead sheets : unpublished copyright deposits, 1957 / John Coltrane. Library of Congress
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Traneing in [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf John Coltrane Music Manuscript National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Traneing in [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
referencedIn Nicolas Slonimsky Collection, 1873-1997, (bulk 1920-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn Coltrane, John, 1925-1967. Gone again. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Simpkins, Cuthbert Ormond, 1947-. Cuthbert Simpkins interviews on John Coltrane, 1971-1974. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Blue train [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Spiritual [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1925-1967. Gone again. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Spiritual [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Naßma [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. [Harmonic sketch.] HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Impressions [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
referencedIn Braxton, Anthony. Collection, 1973-1992 Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library,
referencedIn Records of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, 1973- . Video Tape Programs and Worldnet Broadcasts, 1999-2009. John Coltrane. 1985. National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Duke Ellington recordings collection Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Afro blue [Multimédia multisupport]. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. My favorite things [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
referencedIn John Coltrane collection, [ca. 1992-ongoing]. Museum of Performance & Design
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Traneing in. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf NCSA Jazz Ensemble. NCSA Jazz Ensemble [sound recording]. University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library
referencedIn Atlantic Recording Corporation Records (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Library and Archives). Atlantic Recording Corporation Records, 1928-1990, undated. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives
referencedIn Bolton, Robert, 1937-1988. Robert Bolton collection, 1955-1980 (bulk 1963-1969). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn John Taggart Papers, 1965-1974 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn Fred Ho Papers., undated, 1892-1996. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Center.
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Meat. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Blues to Elvin / John Coltrane, saxo. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf John Coltrane Performance Transcripts, 1973 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. My favorite things [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
referencedIn Neat Stuff Collectables. Jazz Playbill Collection, 1923-1952. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives
referencedIn Edward Beach Collection, 1940-1975, (bulk 1950-1975) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Coltrane, John, 1926-1967. Naßma [Multimédia multisupport] / John Coltrane, saxo. a. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
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referencedIn Official Military Personnel File for John William Coltrane. 1945-1946. National Archives at St. Louis
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associatedWith American Museum of Vaudeville corporateBody
associatedWith Beach, Ed (Edward), 1923-2009 person
associatedWith Bolton, Robert, 1937-1988. person
associatedWith Braxton, Anthony, 1945- person
associatedWith Coltrane, John, 1925-1967. person
associatedWith Cullen, Frank, 1936- person
associatedWith Dodge, Joseph Jeffers person
associatedWith Dodge, Joseph Jeffers person
associatedWith Ho, Fred. person
associatedWith McNeilly, Donald, 1945- person
associatedWith NCSA Jazz Ensemble. corporateBody
associatedWith Satrio, Ponco. person
associatedWith Simpkins, Cuthbert Ormond, 1947- person
associatedWith Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894-1995 person
associatedWith Taggart, John, 1942- person
associatedWith Tegnell, David, 1946- person
associatedWith White, Andrew Nathaniel. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
North Carolina NC US
Huntington NY US
Subject
African Americans
Jazz
Jazz
Music
Music
Music
Musical sketches
Saxophone music, Arranged
Saxophone music (Jazz)
Saxophone music (Jazz)
Occupation
Musicians
Activity

Person

Birth 1926-09-23

Death 1967-07-17

Male

Americans

English

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