Coltrane: The Story of a Sound punk Originally published to great acclaim

Originally published to great acclaim in 1978

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Coltrane: The Story of a Sound punk Originally published to great acclaimAuthor: Ben Ratliff John Coltrane left an indelible mark on the world, but what was the essence of his achievement that makes him so prized forty years after his death? What were the factors that helped Coltrane become who he was? And what would a John Coltrane look like now or are we looking for the wrong signs? In this deftly written, riveting study, New York Times jazz critic Ben Ratliff answers these questions and examines the life of Coltrane,