Bay Curious The San Francisco Church Where John Coltrane is a Saint
Jan 22, 2026
Asal Ehsanipour, a KQED radio reporter, joins Fronzo W. King, the founding Archbishop of the St. John Coltrane African Orthodox Church, to explore the church where jazz meets spirituality. They dive into Coltrane's transformative music and its role as doctrine, discussing the significance of 'A Love Supreme' as a sacred text. Fronzo shares the church's origins and community activism, while Asal highlights their ongoing fight against gentrification. Together, they connect Coltrane's artistry to the Black Power movement, revealing a vibrant blend of faith and music.
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Sound Baptism At A Jazz Club
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