John Coltrane
free jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, post-bop
"Coltrane's music features expansive improvisation that builds tension through intricate note choices and rhythmic shifts, immersing listeners in a densely woven tapestry of sound."
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A Love Supreme
1965
Career Arc
John Coltrane's discography from 1957 to 2023
Full discography
John Coltrane's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy
2023
A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle
2021
Blue World
2019
Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album
2018
Offering: Live at Temple University
2014
The Impulse! Albums: Volume Five
2011
The Impulse! Albums: Volume 4
2011
The Impulse! Albums: Volume 2
2008
The Impulse! Albums: Volume Three
2008
My Favorite Things: Coltrane at Newport
2007
The Impulse! Albums: Volume One
2007
Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall
2005
Live at the Half Note: One Down, One Up
2005
Coltrane for Lovers
2001
The Olatunji Concert: The Last Live Recording
2001
Live Trane - The European Tours
2001
Ken Burns Jazz: John Coltrane
2000
Trane's Blues
1999
The Classic Quartet: The Complete Impulse! Recordings
1998
Living Space
1998
The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings
1997
Stellar Regions
1995
The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic Recordings
1995
Newport '63
1993
The Last Giant: Anthology
1993
The Major Works of John Coltrane
1992
The Complete Prestige Recordings
1991
The Mastery of John Coltrane, Vol. 4: Trane's Modes
1979
The Mastery of John Coltrane, Vol. 2: To the Beat of a Different Drum
1978
The Mastery of John Coltrane, Vol. 3: Jupiter Variation
1978
The Mastery of John Coltrane, Vol. 1: Feelin' Good
1978
Countdown: The Savoy Sessions
1978
Afro Blue Impressions
1977
Dial Africa: The Savoy Sessions
1977
Gold Coast
1977
The Inner Man
1977
Alternate Takes
1975
The Stardust Session
1975
Interstellar Space
1974
The Africa/Brass Sessions, Volume 2
1974
Live in Japan
1973
Concert in Japan
1973
Infinity
1972
Live in Seattle
1971
Transition
1970
The Coltrane Legacy
1970
The Best of John Coltrane
1970
The European Tour
The Paris Concert
Live in Paris
Live at Birdland 1962
The Complete Graz Concert
Creation
Live in Stockholm 1963
Brazilia
Bye Bye Blackbird
Two Tenors
1969
Selflessness: Featuring My Favorite Things
1969
Expression
1967
Kulu Sé Mama
1967
New Thing at Newport
1966
Ascension
1966
Cosmic Music
1966
Meditations
1966
Live at the Village Vanguard Again!
1966
The Last Trane
1966
A Love Supreme
1965
Sun Ship
1965
Bahia
1965
Om
1965
First Meditations (for quartet)
1965
Live in Antibes
1965
Gleanings
1965
The Believer
1964
Black Pearls
1964
Live at Birdland
1964
Dakar
1963
Stardust
1963
Ballads
1963
Impressions
1963
John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman
1963
Standard Coltrane
1962
Coltrane Plays the Blues
1962
Coltrane
1962
Dig It!
1962
Live! at the Village Vanguard
1962
Settin' the Pace
1961
Olé Coltrane
1961
Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane
1961
Africa/Brass
1961
Lush Life
1961
My Favorite Things
1961
Coltrane Jazz
1961
Live in Stockholm 1961
1961
The Complete Copenhagen Concert
1961
The Complete Paris Concerts
1961
Giant Steps
1960
Like Sonny
1960
The Avant-Garde
1960
Coltrane's Sound
1960
The Best of Birdland, Vol. 1
1960
The Cats
1959
Cattin' with Coltrane and Quinichette
1959
Soultrane
1958
Wheelin' & Dealin'
1958
John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio
1958
Tanganyika Strut
1958
Blue Train
1958
Interplay for 2 Trumpets and 2 Tenors
1957
Coltrane
1957
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does John Coltrane sound like?
Coltrane's music features expansive improvisation that builds tension through intricate note choices and rhythmic shifts, immersing listeners in a densely woven tapestry of sound. Rooted in post-bop and free jazz. Start with A Love Supreme.
What is the best John Coltrane album to start with?
The best album to start with is "A Love Supreme" (1965). It's the most representative of what makes John Coltrane worth hearing.
Who is John Coltrane for?
If you're into post-bop and free jazz, John Coltrane is worth your time. Coltrane's music features expansive improvisation that builds tension through intricate note choices and rhythmic shifts, immersing listeners in a densely woven tapestry of sound.
How many albums does John Coltrane have?
John Coltrane has 110 releases in their discography, including 110 albums.
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