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Who was John Coltrane influenced by and how?

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Coltrane was surrounded by music as a child. His father John R. Coltrane worked as a tailor, but had a passion for music, playing several instruments. The younger Coltrane's early influences included jazz legends like Count Basie and Lester Young. read more

In my view, early Coltrane and late Coltrane is very different. Early Coltrane is characterized by extremely fast playing with a bebop feel. In 1957, Coltrane had a deep religious experience and subsequently his music took on a unique spiritual and free feel. read more

Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary, is a 2016 American film directed by John Scheinfeld. Narrated by Denzel Washington, the film chronicles the life of Coltrane in his own words, and includes interviews with such admirers as Wynton Marsalis, Sonny Rollins, Bill Clinton, and Cornel West. read more

Just one comment: I heard in a documentary, a famous player (I forget who) told how he used to get together in high school to play jazz with other kids, and this new kid showed up. He blew everyone’s mind with an exact impression of Johnny Hodges on alto. The new kid’s name was John Coltrane. read more

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