Alice Coltrane (1937–2007) was a visionary pianist, harpist, composer, and spiritual seeker who expanded the boundaries of jazz into realms of mysticism, modal exploration, and cosmic soundscapes. Emerging in the late 1960s alongside her husband John Coltrane, she developed a deeply personal style blending spiritual jazz, avant-garde, modal jazz, and Indian classical influences. Her recordings — including Journey in Satchidananda and Universal Consciousness — are celebrated for their meditative beauty, transcendent energy, and spiritual depth. A pioneer of spiritual and experimental jazz, Alice Coltrane remains a powerful and transformative figure in modern music.