Born:
September 23, 1926
in
Hamlet, North Carolina, USA
Died:
July 17, 1967(age
40)
About:
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.