Like Robert Johnson, Billie Holiday, Hank Williams, Miles Davis and Elvis Presley, John Coltrane tapped into deep currents of American culture and spirit to create both monumental music and profound cultural impact. In the Spirit of John Coltrane , an uncompromising album of original compositions and two Coltrane covers. Of all of Trane's lasting contributions, perhaps the greatest to the future of improvised music was his example of spiritual integrity and physical drive.
Sonny blows with both.