John Coltrane
- Born
- 23 September 1926 (40 years old)
- Died
- 17 July 1967
- Place of birth
- Hamlet, North Carolina, USA
- Gender
- Male
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.
