John & Alice Coltrane
Two souls who played toward the divine
The saxophonist John Coltrane and the pianist-harpist Alice Coltrane, partners in music and spiritual search; after John's early death, Alice guarded his work and continued his mystical path.
01Why it matters
They were one of jazz's great creative couples; "A Love Supreme" is a prayer made music.
02The conflict
The illness that took John at just 40.
03The iconic moment
Alice playing beside John on his last spiritual recordings.
04What survived
"A Love Supreme"; Alice's devotional albums.
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of John & Alice Coltrane famous?
They were one of jazz's great creative couples; "A Love Supreme" is a prayer made music.
How does the story of John & Alice Coltrane end?
Alice playing beside John on his last spiritual recordings. "A Love Supreme"; Alice's devotional albums.
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