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What if Jazz Giant John Coltrane Had Lived?

Transcendent

A newly released recording raises questions about what the iconic saxophonist might have achieved if he hadn’t died at age 40.

Ted Gioia

Published Sep. 14 2014 6:45AM EDT

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Ted Gioia

Ted Gioia

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