The John Coltrane Quartet performing “Afro Blue.” | McCoy Tyner

Ease into the weekend with the John Coltrane Quartet’s performance of “Afro Blue.” | McCoy Tyner

“Afro Blue” with the John Coltrane Quartet. | McCoy Tyner

Tomorrow we honor the legendary John Coltrane! 🎷 This documentary explores how the genius of the saxophonist shaped the world of jazz during his life and for decades after his untimely passing at 40. Full available tomorrow on Qwest TV More info in the link in bio! | Qwest TV

Remembering the great John Coltrane who was born on this day in 1926. One of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was at the forefront of the free jazz movement. His style encompassed the modal jazz first explored with Miles Davis, the complex chord structures of his own compositions, and ultimately the extremes of timbre, dynamics, and register associated with free jazz. Coltrane’s total mastery of the tenor and soprano saxophones,