Biography

John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.

Known For

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

Self (archive footage)

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Self - Musician (archive footage)

Chasing Trane

Self - Musician (archive footage)

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

Self (archive footage)

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Self (archive footage)

Miles Davis: Kind of Blue

Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme

Himself

Jazz Icons - John Coltrane Live in '60, '61 & '65

Himself