There's an excellent tribute to John Coltrane in today's San Francisco Chronicle Datebook, written by Greg Tate.

"In an art form more celebrated for its sinners, John Coltrane, who somewhere over the rainbow will turn 80 on Saturday, held the honor of being the music's first saint." The article entitled, "Coltrane at 80 - a talent supreme" can be viewed HERE.

"Bar none, John Coltrane is the most influential tenor saxophonist in jazz history. Whether it's his patented "sheets of sound," his rapid-fire improvisations or his bold cathartic wails, no aspiring jazz saxophonist can afford to neglect the music of Coltrane." Jazz Profiles from NPR, John Dilberto.

Ballads - (No two lovers should be without this CD!!)

"John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" is one of the most compelling, spiritual testimonies in the history of jazz." - Rolling Stone Magazine Review.

"Without reservation, Blue Train can easily be considered in and among the most important and influential entries not only of John Coltrane's career, but of the entire genre of jazz music as well." - All Music Guide

This Page is a tribute to the greatest Tenor saxophonist of all time, John William Coltrane (Trane)

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