Coltrane would live in Philadelphia off and on until about 1957. ... New York was the home of not only many jazz musicians including Miles Davis, but also record companies and recording studios. ... I remember seeing guys coming to blows over his music. ... About Schoenberg's 12-note system, he said: "Damn the rules. ... A quote that I personally feel that exemplifies Coltrane's music and style would have to be one by Dawn Severson; ?...

• Word Count: 1751
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School

Coltrane would live in Philadelphia off and on until about 1957. ... New York was the home of not only many jazz musicians including Miles Davis, but also record companies and recording studios. ... All the facts about his short life, all the memories of his friends and fellow musicians, and all the analysis of his playing style tell us hardly anything about the man Coltrane himself. ... I remember seeing guys coming to blows over his music. ... About Schoenberg's 12-note system, he said: Damn the rules. ...

• Word Count: 1847
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School