John Coltrane

January 10, 2024
Saxophonist

Quick Facts

John Coltrane
Full Name John Coltrane
Occupation Saxophonist
Date Of Birth Sep 23, 1926(1926-09-23)
Age 98
Date Of Death 1967-07-17
Birthplace Hamlet
Country United States
Birth City North Carolina
Horoscope Virgo

John Coltrane Biography

Name John Coltrane
Birthday Sep 23
Birth Year 1926
Place Of Birth Hamlet
Home Town North Carolina
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Virgo
Spouse Alice Coltrane , Juanita Naima Grubbs
Children(s) Ravi Coltrane, John Coltrane Jr., Oran Coltrane

John Coltrane is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on September 23, 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina, United States. Influential composer and saxophonist best recognized for his contribution to contemporary jazz. He was the winner of an Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997.

When he first saw The first time he saw Charlie Parker perform, he was inspired to play. perform the show, he was enthralled to take up the instrument.

He got married twice: Juanita Grubbs, and Alice Macleod. He had two children.

John Coltrane Net Worth

Net Worth $500 Thousand
Source Of Income Saxophonist
House Living in own house.

John Coltrane is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Coltrane 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a member of the Navy as an untrained young man. He also played as a member of the Navy band.

Saxophonists, he was awarded an Pulitzer Prize Special Citation and played alongside As a saxophonist he received a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation and worked with Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. and Thelonious Monk.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is John Coltrane Dating?

According to our records, John Coltrane married to Alice Coltrane , Juanita Naima Grubbs. As of December 1, 2023, John Coltrane’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Coltrane celebrates birthday on September 23 of every year.

What happened to John Coltrane?

Alcoholism and heroin addiction took a toll on his life, and John Coltrane died of liver failure in July 1967 at the age of 40. The generation who fought in World War II is referred to as the “Greatest Generation,” and John Coltrane was part of that generation.

What is John Coltrane's most famous song?

  1. “Crescent” from Crescent.
  2. “Blue in Green” from Kind of Blue (Miles Davis) …
  3. “Giant Steps” from Giant Steps. …
  4. “Resolution” from A Love Supreme. …
  5. “Alabama” from Live at Birdland. …
  6. “Jupiter” from Interstellar Space. …
  7. “Blue Train” from Blue Train. …
  8. “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” from Coltrane’s Sound. …

What was John Coltrane known for?

John Coltrane, in full John William Coltrane, byname Trane, (born September 23, 1926, Hamlet, North Carolina, U.S.—died July 17, 1967, Huntington, New York), American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer , an iconic figure of 20th-century jazz.

Why is John Coltrane important to jazz?

John Coltrane, 1926-1967: The Famous Saxophone Player Helped Make Modern Jazz Popular Around the World. Coltrane discovered jazz by listening to the recordings of such jazz greats as Count Basie and Lester Young.

Was John Coltrane a genius?

Coltrane was a true virtuoso. Unlike Mozart, though, he wasn’t born a musical genius. Instead, he practised, practised, practised. On the bus during road trips, he would shadow exercise his fingering on the sax for hours on endlessly.

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