FAQ About John Coltrane
How did John Coltrane's music evolve over his career?
John Coltrane's music evolved significantly over his career. In the early stages, he played bebop and hard bop, characterized by complex chord progressions and fast tempos. In the late 1950s, he began to explore modal jazz, reducing harmonic complexity to emphasize melody and improvisation. Later, in the 1960s, Coltrane delved into avant-garde and free jazz, where he experimented with dissonance and less-structured forms, seeking greater emotional and spiritual expression.
