Remembering the great John Coltrane who was born on this day in 1926. One of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was at the forefront of the free jazz movement. His style encompassed the modal jazz first explored with Miles Davis, the complex chord structures of his own compositions, and ultimately the extremes of timbre, dynamics, and register associated with free jazz. Coltrane’s total mastery of the tenor and soprano saxophones,

John Coltrane Quartet - Afro Blue (Jazz Casual 1963). Superb! John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones. | Jazz Improvisers

72K views · 325 reactions | Learn to solo on classic tunes and jazz standards with my new Quick Tunes Jazz Improvisation lesson series. You'll also find many beginning sax and jazz improvisation lessons on topics ranging from the basics through advanced improvisation topics and the blues. www.beginningsax.com - Jazz Improv & Beginning Sax Lessons https://randyhunterjazz.vhx.tv - Subscribe for access to all of my lessons | Jazz Saxophone for Beginners | Facebook

Learn to solo on classic tunes and jazz standards with my new Quick Tunes Jazz Improvisation lesson series. Here's a sample from a new set I just released. You'll also find many beginning sax and jazz improvisation lessons on topics ranging from the basics through advanced improvisation topics and the blues. www.beginningsax.com - Jazz Improv & Beginning Sax Lessons https://randyhunterjazz.vhx.tv - Subscribe for access to all of my lessons | Jazz Saxophone for Beginners