About this episode

This episode explores the significant contributions of John Coltrane to jazz music, focusing on his phrasing and emotional depth.

John Coltrane (born Sept 23, 1926) is easily one of a handful of the most important and influential musicians that jazz has produced. His harmonic and rhythmic innovations have influenced every generation of jazz musicians since he first rose to prominence with the bands of Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk. His own groups stretched the boundaries of modern jazz into free, extended improvisations. Help sponsor St. Michael's Jazz Fest Donate to the Jazz Legends podcast Contact us at stmichaelsjazzfest@gmail.com

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Host: Jazz Legends

Topics covered

• John Coltrane
• jazz history
• musical innovation
• improvisation
• influence on jazz

Keywords

• John Coltrane
• jazz
• musical innovation
• improvisation
• Miles Davis
• Thelonius Monk
• emotional weight

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