John Coltrane's Jazz Influence on Carnatic Music

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The author recounts their initial discovery of John Coltrane's saxophone playing on Miles Davis's album 'Kind of Blue' 25 years ago. Initially unable to distinguish Coltrane's tenor from Cannonball Adderley's alto saxophone, the author eventually recognized Coltrane's distinctive sound. This led to a curiosity about Coltrane's musical style and his unique approach to jazz improvisation, which the author found particularly compelling.