John Coltrane quotes - page 2

John Coltrane was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer. His innovative approach helped shape the development of modern jazz and inspired generations of musicians. He remains a legendary figure, celebrated for his creativity and spiritual depth in music. Here are 37 of his quotes:

Jazz is a word they use to sell our music, but to me that word does not exist. (John Coltrane)
When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hang-ups. View quote
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Overall, I think the main thing a musician would like to do is give to the listener the many wonderful things he knows of and senses in the universe... That's what I would like to do. I think that's one of the greatest things you can do in life, and we all try to do that in some way. The musician's is through his music. View quote
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Any time you play your horn, it helps you. If you get down, you can help yourself even in a rock 'n' roll band. View quote
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When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people. View quote
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I want to be the force which is truly for good. View quote
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There are so many things to be considered in making music. The whole question of life itself... I know that I want to produce beautiful music, music that does things to people that they need. View quote
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Change is inevitable in music - things change. View quote
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I think the majority of musicians are interested in truth. View quote
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The reason I play so many sounds, maybe it sounds angry, is because I'm trying so many things at one time, you see? I haven't sorted them out. I have a whole bag of things that I'm trying to work through and get the one essential. View quote
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Sometimes I think I was making music through the wrong end of a magnifying glass. (John Coltrane)
Considering the great heritage in music that we have - the work of the giants of the past, the present, and the promise of those who are to come - I feel that we have every reason to face the future optimistically. View quote
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Occupation: American Musician
Born: September 23, 1926
Died: July 17, 1967
Quotes count: 37
Wikipedia: John Coltrane

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