Carri Coltrane

Upon hearing the name Carri Coltrane, a few jazz enthusiasts have wondered if the jazz/pop singer is related to the seminal John Coltrane. But in fact, they are unrelated; Carri Coltrane has used "Coltrane" as a stage name in order to express her admiration for the late tenor sax giant. This isn't to say that her singing is a lot like his playing; Coltrane's subtle, waifish introspection is a long way from the explosive, fiery solos that John Coltrane was known for. Born Carrie Thompson in Phoenix, AZ, she grew up in Phoenix but lived in Seattle for many years and moved to New...