Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.

I just saw this and am listening to Ballads, too.
Coltrane was never my fav either, but I always wondered why so many sing praises, so here I go...
Bob

Hmm, McCoy Tyner.
Now I have another artist to listen to.
B

@gdnrbob

Love MT, you've heard Keith Jarrett too, right?

I think that one needs to be spiritually "thirsty" to understand Coltrane and of course be experienced in jazz. I did like
Miles Davis from my esrly years of listening to jazz, but  did not like at the beginning Coltrane. Now I can deeply enjoy and understand his music. By the way many following artists were essentially influenced by Coltrane including Charles Lloyd. 

Comparing Coltrane with Miles, I think that Davis still was essentially more wide and has essentially contributed in generating a number of other outstanding jazz artists. Both were non-odinary talents. 

@erik,
Oh, yeah, I heard of Jarrett. But, thanks for reminding me. I have to cue up some recordings of him, too.
Also, The Coltrane 'Ballads' was pretty good.
What would you experts recommend next?
Bob