Saturday, 1 April 2017

Jazz Greats: Alice Coltrane

Alice McLeod (August 27, 1937 – January 12, 2007)


Jazz Pianist, Organist, Harpist, Composer, Bandleader and Singer, Alice Coltrane, was John Coltrane's second wife. She released many Orchestral Jazz pieces that infused the Harp. She has remained a regarded figure in the Jazz arena and her music continues to be released on compilations. She died in 2007; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Earth, Galaxy in Turiya and Transcendence

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Coltrane
Background information
Birth nameAlice McLeod
Also known asAlice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda
BornAugust 27, 1937
DetroitMichigan, U.S.
DiedJanuary 12, 2007 (aged 69)
Los AngelesCalifornia, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, composer
InstrumentsPiano, organ, harp, vocals
Years active1962–2006
LabelsImpulse!ColumbiaWarner Bros.
Associated actsJohn ColtranePharoah SandersCarlos Santana

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