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What was John Coltrane's full name?

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John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. His career spanned nearly 30 years, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century. Coltrane's music is characterized by its intense emotional expression, virtuosic technique, and harmonic and rhythmic complexity.
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