Sep. 23: John Coltrane, American jazz musician

BORN SEPTEMBER 23rd:

John Coltrane (1926-1967) American jazz saxophonist and composer known especially for the "bebop" and "hard bop" genres. Compositions include "Blue Train"; noted performance "My Favorite Things." He has been named a saint in the African Orthodox Church.

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