John Coltrane

Jazz saxophonist

Died when: 40 years 297 days (489 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

"Psalm", is, in fact, a musical setting for an original poem to God written by Coltrane, and printed in the album's liner notes. Coltrane plays almost exactly one note for each syllable of the poem, and bases his phrasing on the words. The album was composed at Coltrane's home in Dix Hills on Long Island. The quartet played A Love Supreme l

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