John Coltrane - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 23, 1926 |
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| Died | July 17, 1967 (age 40) |
| Birthplace | Hamlet, North Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also John Coltrane's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Revolutionizing modern jazz, pioneering modal and avant-garde jazz, and creating landmark albums such as 'A Love Supreme' |
Intro
John Coltrane was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most innovative figures in the history of jazz. Coltrane's pioneering work with modal jazz and avant-garde jazz, especially through his classic albums such as 'Giant Steps,' 'My Favorite Things,' and 'A Love Supreme,' transformed jazz music. He collaborated with luminaries such as Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, and his boundary-pushing improvisational style and spiritual approach to music continue to inspire generations of musicians.
Early Life & Background
John Coltrane was born in Hamlet, North Carolina, on September 23, 1926, and raised in High Point, North Carolina. He was influenced by music from an early age, and after experiencing several family tragedies, moved with his mother to Philadelphia. He attended the Ornstein School of Music and Granoff Studios, developing his skills on the saxophone.
Career Highlights
- Leading the John Coltrane Quartet and releasing critically acclaimed albums such as 'Giant Steps,' 'My Favorite Things,' and 'A Love Supreme.'
- Collaborating with Miles Davis on seminal jazz records, including 'Kind of Blue.'
- Helping to pioneer modal jazz and free jazz.
- Inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1965.
- Awarded a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board in 2007.
Trivia
- Coltrane converted to Islam in the 1950s but later embraced a more universal spirituality.
- His album 'A Love Supreme' is considered one of the greatest jazz albums and a spiritual declaration.
- A church in San Francisco, St. John Coltrane African Orthodox Church, is dedicated to his legacy.
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John Coltrane was born the 23 September 1926.
Hamlet, North Carolina, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 23rd, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: The League of Nations Slavery Convention, also known as the Convention to Suppress the Slave Trade and Slavery, was signed on September 25, 1926, in Geneva. It aimed to prevent and suppress the slave trade and slavery in all its forms. The convention came into force on March 9, 1927.
- Day of the week: September 23rd, 1926 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Lost Your Head Blues by Bessie Smith
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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