Musician Quotes by John Coltrane

In any situation that we find in our lives, when there is something that we feel should be better, we must exert effort to…

— John Coltrane

During the year 1957, I experienced, by the grace of God, a spiritual awakening which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more…

— John Coltrane

I think that music, being an expression of the human heart, or of the human being itself, does express just what is happening -…

— John Coltrane

I believe that men are here to grow themselves into best good that they can be - at least, this is what I want…

— John Coltrane

My goal is to live the truly religious life, and express it in my music. If you live it, when you play there's no…

— John Coltrane

Any time you play your horn, it helps you. If you get down, you can help yourself even in a rock 'n' roll band.

— John Coltrane

Considering the great heritage in music that we have - the work of the giants of the past, the present, and the promise of…

— John Coltrane

Invest yourself in eveything you do. Theres no fun in being serious.

— John Coltrane

Damn the rules, it's the feeling that counts.

— John Coltrane

Sometimes I wish I could walk up to my music for the first time, as if I had never heard it before. Being so…

— John Coltrane

My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being...When you begin to see the possibilities of…

— John Coltrane

Sheets of sound. Well, that was when I got tired of certain modulations. Like when you want to get back to C, and you've…

— John Coltrane

I think I know what it is but don't ask me to play it

— John Coltrane

The first time I heard Bird play, it hit me right between the eyes.

— John Coltrane

I want to be the force which is truly for good.

— John Coltrane