His music set not only the jazz world but the entire music community around the world afire. By the time of his passing in 1967, music fans from across the globe were hip to the music of JOHN COLTRANE. Mr. Coltrane was born September 23, 1926, a year that would welcome the births of eventual jazz greats such as Miles Davis and Randy Weston as well. Coltrane took the music of the bebop era and spent a tireless career expanding the language of music, incorporating musical influences from around the world and developing an unmatched approach to his unique style.
In addition to his developments on the tenor saxophone, Coltrane would (along with Steve Lacy) bring the soprano saxophone back into prominence in jazz music. After a brief stint with Dizzy Gillespie in the early 50's and two periods with Miles Davis' groups from 1955-61, Coltrane would finally assemble his ultimate group, often referred to as the "Classic Quartet" with pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison and Pontiac, Michigan native, Elvin Jones. Coltrane's untimely death would come July 17, 1967 at the age of 40. He, like Miles Davis and Randy Weston would have been 100 years old this year. Radio stations, print media and concert venues around the world are celebrating the lives and music of these most important artists.
Please join WHFR Radio at 89.3fm in the Dearborn/Detroit area or whfr.fm worldwide for a 9 hour celebration of JOHN COLTRANE on SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 from 10:00am EDT until 7:00pm EDT. There will be a truncated repeat broadcast on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24 from 11:00am-4:00 pm EDT. WHFR hosts Terence Tyson and Pat Frisco are assembling specially curated sets delving into the music of a Jazz Giant. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday with a rotating cast of WHFR DJs, taking in-depth looks into the many genres of music that WHFR has to offer. Tune in at 89.3 on the FM dial in Dearborn/Detroit and surrounding communities, or listen anywhere via our online streamer.
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