John Coltrane

John Coltrane Net Worth

John Coltrane net worth: John Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer who had a net worth equal to $5 million at the time of his death (after adjusting for inflation). John Coltrane was born in Hamlet, North Carolina in September 1926 and passed away in July 1967. He was at the forefront of free jazz and helped pioneer the use of modes. Coltrane worked in the bebop and hard bop genres and led at least 50 recording sessions. He was featured on works by other artists including Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. Coltrane received many awards including a Pulitzer Prize. He was married to pianist Alice Coltrane and their con Ravi Coltrane is a saxophonist. John Coltrane released 45 studio albums on labels including Prestige Records, Blue Note Records, Atlantic Records, and more starting with his debut album Coltrane in 1957. He was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 and won a posthumous Grammy Award for Best Jazz Solo Performance. John Coltrane passed away on July 17, 1967 at 40 years old from liver cancer.