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Quote by John Coltrane

“I think I was first awakened to musical exploration by Dizzy Gillespie and Bird. It was through their work that I began to learn about musical structures and the more theoretical aspects of music.”

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John Coltrane

John Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer known for his unique musical style and significant contributions to jazz. His career spanned the mid-20th century, profoundly influencing later jazz musicians. more

“When you are playing with someone who really has something to say, even though they may be otherwise quite different in style, there’s one thing that remains constant. And that is the tension of the experience, that electricity, that kind of feeling that is a lift sort of feeling. No matter where it happens, you know when that feeling comes upon you, and it makes you feel happy.”

Knows Feels Kind May Different Matter Feelings Happens One Thing Style Remains Constant Lifts Tension Electricity

Author:John Coltrane

“Change is inevitable in music - things change.”

Inevitable Things Change Change Is Inevitable Inevitable Change

Author:John Coltrane

“There are so many things to be considered in making music. The whole question of life itself... I know that I want to produce beautiful music, music that does things to people that they need.”

People Knows Want Needs Doe Whole Beautiful Produce Beautiful Music

Author:John Coltrane

“There is never any end... There are always new sounds to imagine; new feelings to get at. And always, there is the need to keep purifying these feelings and sounds so that we can really see what we've discovered in its pure state.”

Needs Ends States Feelings Sound Imagine Pure Purifying New Feelings

Author:John Coltrane