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Ravi Coltrane is an American jazz saxophonist who plays both tenor and soprano saxophones, and is the son of legendary musicians John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane. Active since the early 1990s, he established his own career distinct from his parents, performing as a bandleader and collaborating with artists such as Elvin Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea. Coltrane leads his own groups, including the Ravi Coltrane Quartet, and founded the independent record label RKM Music.
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Is Ravi Coltrane the son of John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane?
Yes, Ravi Coltrane is the son of legendary saxophonist John Coltrane and harpist-pianist Alice Coltrane. He was born in 1965 and named after the Indian sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, whom his father greatly admired.
Does Ravi Coltrane play like his father John Coltrane?
While Ravi Coltrane plays tenor and soprano saxophones like his father, he has deliberately forged a more understated, contemporary voice rather than imitating John Coltrane's torrential style. He has led his own groups since the 1990s and is respected as a distinctive improviser in his own right.
Did Ravi Coltrane record with his mother Alice Coltrane?
Ravi Coltrane performed on Alice Coltrane's 2004 album "Translinear Light," which marked her return to recording after a long hiatus. He also performed with her live during her later years before her passing in 2007.
What labels has Ravi Coltrane recorded for?
Ravi Coltrane has released albums as a bandleader on labels including RCA and Savoy Jazz, and he founded the independent label RKM Music. His discography spans the late 1990s through the present and includes both straight-ahead and exploratory jazz projects.
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