Play All That Jazz: The Ultimate John Coltrane Quiz
All That Jazz: The Ultimate John Coltrane Quiz
Discover how well you know jazz legend John Coltrane with this engaging quiz—test your knowledge of his life, music, and lasting influence on the world of jazz.
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Did You Know?
John Coltrane practiced obsessively—bandmates recalled him working through scales and patterns for up to 16 hours a day while on tour with Miles Davis in the 1950s.
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Q:When and where was John Coltrane born?
A:September 23, 1926, in Hamlet, North Carolina.
John Coltrane’s early life in North Carolina influenced his musical grounding, combining church traditions, community bands, and disciplined self-study, all of which shaped his future as a jazz innovator and visionary improviser.
Q:What is Coltrane’s most famous album?
A:A Love Supreme.
Released in 1965, 'A Love Supreme' is Coltrane’s four-part spiritual suite blending modal jazz and avant-garde influences. It remains one of the most influential and revered jazz recordings in modern music history.
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Did You Know?
John Coltrane named his landmark 1965 album 'A Love Supreme' as a spiritual declaration and even wrote a devotional prayer that appears inside the album’s liner notes.