Michelle Coltrane

Michelle Coltrane is an American jazz vocalist and composer.

Family and early life Coltrane was born in Paris, France. She was raised primarily in Long Island, New York by her mother, musician Alice Coltrane, and her step-father, saxophonist John Coltrane. Her father is jazz vocalist Kenny Hagood. Exposed to music at a very early age, she began pursuing her own career in her family's footsteps.

Career She has performed and collaborated with artists such as Scott Hiltzik, Shea Welsh, Her music festival appearances include the Montreaux Jazz Festival, the Panama Jazz Festival, Beyond her solo work, she has performed internationally with the Sai Anantam Ashram Singers presenting the music of Alice Coltrane.

In 1994, Coltrane released her debut album, I Think of You, a collaboration with composer Scott Hiltzik. Her second album, Awakening, was released in 2017 and featured sung versions of her father's songs.

She now is chief creative officer of the John Coltrane Home, a non-profit organization.

Discography

Albums I Think of You (1994) Awakening (2017)

Guest vocals The Gap Band - Straight from the Heart Shea Welsh - Arrival