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My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being...When you begi...

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My music is the spiritual expression of what I am - my faith, my knowledge, my being.

All a musician can do is to get closer to the sources of nature, and so feel that he is in communion...

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I believe that man is here to grow into the fullest, the best that he can be. At least this is what ...

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I start from one point and go as far as possible. But, unfortunately, I never lose my way. I 'locali...

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John Coltrane

Saxophonist

Born: 1926-09-23

Died: 1967-07-17

John William Coltrane, also known as "Trane" (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967), was an 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.More