John Coltrane, also known as "Trane" (1926 –1967), American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes in jazz and was later at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions during his career, and appeared as a sideman on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk.
Coltrane influenced innumerable musicians, and remains one of the most significant saxophonists in music history. He received many posthumous awards and recognitions, including a special Pulitzer Prize in 2007. His second wife was pianist Alice Coltrane and their son Ravi Coltrane is also a saxophonist.
Albums:
1957 - John Coltrane with Kenny Burrell
1957 - Coltrane (Original Jazz)
1957 - Lush Life
1957 - John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio
1957 - Traneing In
1957 - Blue Train
1958 - Soultrane
1958 - Trane's Reign
1959 - Giant Steps
1960 - The Avant-Garde
1960 - Coltrane Plays the Blues
1960 - My Favorite Things
1960 - Coltrane Jazz
1961 - Africa/Brass
1961 - Olé Coltrane
1961 - Impressions
1961 - Live at the Village Vanguard
1962 - Coltrane
1962 - Ballads
1963 - John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman
1963 - Live at the Half Note
1964 - Crescent
1964 - A Love Supreme
1967 - Stellar Regions