John Coltrane - Essential Works : 1952 - 1962
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- Artist : John Coltrane
- Label : Diggers Factory
- Format : 2 x 12"(140g)
- Genres : Jazz
- Estimated shipping date : Delivery within 2 to 7 days
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JOHN WILLIAM COLTRANE belongs to those rare musicians who transform the stylistic universe of their generation. Coltrane was a genius, and without his contribution, jazz in the Sixties wouldn’t have enjoyed its freedom. He transfigured not only melody, and harmony, but revolutionised the entire spirit of jazz. Like a painter seeking to reproduce the richness of his mind on a canvas of only two dimensions, Coltrane restituted a personal mental universe in his music and never duplicated forms and patterns already used. The microcosm of jazz in the Fifties didn’t find Coltrane convincing at first, but his relentless effort and visceral desire to convey his own truth catapulted him to the summits and made him the undisputed leader of modern jazz. Coltrane’s music is a personal message, so I sit down and listen.
John Coltrane est l'une des figures les plus emblématiques du jazz, reconnu non seulement pour sa virtuosité au saxophone, mais aussi pour son approche profondément spirituelle de la musique. Né en 1926, Coltrane a joué un rôle crucial dans l'évolution du jazz, repoussant constamment les frontières de ce genre. Ses collaborations avec des artistes comme Miles Davis et Thelonious Monk, ainsi que ses albums solo révolutionnaires tels que A Love Supreme, ont marqué un tournant décisif dans l'histoire de la musique. Sa quête incessante d'innovation et son exploration des formes musicales complexes ont fait de lui une icône dont l'influence résonne encore aujourd'hui.
John Coltrane is one of the most iconic figures in jazz, renowned not only for his virtuosity on the saxophone but also for his deeply spiritual approach to music. Born in 1926, Coltrane played a pivotal role in the evolution of jazz, constantly pushing the boundaries of the genre. His collaborations with artists like Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, along with his groundbreaking solo albums such as A Love Supreme, marked a defining moment in music history. His relentless pursuit of innovation and exploration of complex musical forms have made him an enduring icon whose influence continues to resonate today.