Many jazz fans would agree that John Coltrane is one of the most experimental and pioneering players in jazz history. At the height of bebop’s popularity, he made his jazz debut by joining Dizzy Gillespie’s band. Not long after, though, Coltrane and the freedom of his playing marked a new era of jazz by standing in the vanguard of modal and avant-garde jazz. Albums such as My Favorite Things, Impressions, and A Love Supreme released throughout his prolific career were released to commercial triumph and critical acclaim. Although Coltrane was undoubtedly one of the defining figures of 1960s jazz, it is surprising that his influence on album sales remains unabated in 2019. As of October 2019, John Coltrane’s new album Blue World, a collection of previously unreleased alternate takes and tracks, is ranked number one on the Billboard jazz albums …
