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Happy 95th Birthday to John Coltrane!
John William Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk.
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Happy Birthday to Charlie “Bird” Parker (8/29/1920) 🎷🔥❤️
Downbeat Hall of Fame saxophonist, composer, leader, Bebop pioneer, and jazz icon Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955) AKA “Bird” and “Yardbird” was born on this date in 1920.