Birth Name: John Coltrane
Occupation: Saxophonist
Place Of Birth: NC
Date Of Birth: September 23, 1926
Date Of Death: July 17, 1967
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: American
John Coltrane was born on the 23rd of September, 1926. He was famous for being a Saxophonist. Influential saxophonist and composer best known for his influence on modern jazz. He was the recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997.
John Coltrane was born in NC. He joined the Navy as a young man and played in the Navy band. As a saxophonist he received a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation and worked with Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk .
John Coltrane was a Libra and was born in the Silent Generation.
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Childhood
John Coltrane was born in 1920s. The 1920s represented an era of change and growth. The decade was one of learning and exploration. The economic boom and the Jazz Age were over, and America began the period called the Great Depression. Discover what happened on this day.
John Coltrane is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
Education
John’s John Coltrane attended Ornstein School of Music, Granoff Studio.
Family
John Coltrane’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on John Coltrane’s parents.
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Personal Life
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John Coltrane was born in the Year of the Tiger.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | John Coltrane |
| NICKNAME: | “Trane” |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Libra |
| BIRTH DAY: | Thursday |
| DEATH DAY: | Monday |
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: John Coltrane was a Libra. People of this zodiac sign like harmony, gentleness, sharing with others, the outdoors, and dislike violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity. The strengths of this sign are being cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social, while weaknesses can be indecisive, holding a grudge and self-pity. The greatest overall compatibility with Libra is Aries and Sagittarius.
Chinese Zodiac: John Coltrane was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are thought to be brave and independent. They're respected for their deep thoughts and courageous actions, but sometimes show off when accomplishing something.
Ruling Planet: John Coltrane had a ruling planet of Venus and has a ruling planet of Venus and by astrological associations Friday is ruled by Venus. Venus is the planet of love, harmony, money and possessions. Venus is graceful, charming, sensual and social. People who are born with Mars as the ruling planet have beauty, charm and sensuality.
John Coltrane’s birth sign is Libra and he had a ruling planet of Venus.
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