Coltrane

American  

[kohl-treyn] / ˈkoʊl treɪn /

noun

1. John (William), 1926–67, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

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Coltrane British  

/ kɒlˈtreɪn /

noun

1. John ( William ). 1926–67, US jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist and composer

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Example Sentences

Whereas Coltrane brought grace and a gentle texture, Rollins arguably delivered a firmer sense of music's ebbs and flows, crafting jazz in the manner of a classical composer.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Coltrane dominated the 1960s and died in 1967 just as acoustic jazz began to lose its luster in the U.S. with the advent of jazz rock and electronic jazz fusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

He worked with artists including Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane and released more than 60 albums as a band leader.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In the late ’50s his musically exploratory efforts continued via “Tenor Madness,” a recording in which he is paired with Coltrane, showcasing the two principal tenor saxophone stylists of the era.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

We celebrated most major life events at Southside’s house, which meant that over the years we unwrapped Christmas presents to Ella Fitzgerald and blew out birthday candles to Coltrane.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama