John William Coltrane (1926–1967) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer, a major figure in 20th-century jazz who helped pioneer modal jazz and later free jazz. He is known for his intense improvisations, 'sheets of sound' technique, and landmark recordings on Atlantic and Impulse! Records.

Born September 23, 1926; died July 17, 1967. Principal instruments: tenor and soprano saxophone. Key collaborations include Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk; core quartet with McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones.

DeBaser's reviews present John Coltrane as a towering, exploratory figure in jazz — spiritual, rigorous, and often revolutionary. The reviews cover studio masterpieces, live documents and late-period free experiments. Strong emphasis on A Love Supreme, Giant Steps, and his Impulse-era work.

For:Jazz listeners, Coltrane fans, music students and adventurous listeners

 "The only thing to expect from John Coltrane is the unexpected" (Zita Carno)

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 Silence. This is the silence before something unique, marvelous, and splendid that one fears just to speak of (the first example that comes to mind is Beethoven's Ninth), something known for its superhuman, celestial and infernal power at the same time, a continuous shiver, a dive into the dark depths of ecstasy breaking the heart, tearing it apart, making it believe, understand, see a tear of life above the sky amid flames, light, again flames, again light.

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 For a journey into space, all you need is about twenty euros, even less if you find "Stellar Region" on sale.

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