The John Coltrane Quartet

John Coltrane formed his first group, a quartet, in 1960. After moving through different personnel including Steve Kuhn, Pete LaRoca, and Billy Higgins, the lineup stabilized in the fall with pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Steve Davis, and drummer Elvin Jones. Tyner, from Philadelphia, had been a friend of Coltrane's for some years and the two men long had an understanding that the pianist would join Coltrane when Tyner felt ready for the exposure of regularly working with him. Read more on Last.fm

The John Coltrane Quartet has 1 songs that have been featured in movies like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and Zebrahead. What is your favorite song by The John Coltrane Quartet?

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