Five Star Gift Ideas

That's a great starting point! Here are a few gift ideas for your dad based on his love for John Coltrane:

1. John Coltrane Vinyl Record - If your dad has a record player or is a big fan of vinyl, getting him a John Coltrane vinyl record would be a great gift idea. You could get him one of his classic albums like "Giant Steps" or "A Love Supreme".

2. John Coltrane Biography - For a dad who loves history, getting him a biography about John Coltrane would be a great birthday gift. There are several biographies about John Coltrane, including "John Coltrane: His Life and Music" by Lewis Porter or "Coltrane: The Story of a Sound" by Ben Ratliff.

3. John Coltrane T-Shirt - If your dad loves dressing in casual, comfortable clothes, consider getting him a John Coltrane T-shirt to wear on his birthday. You can easily find custom printed tees online featuring John Coltrane's image or quotes.

4. Coltrane Inspired Art Piece - Consider gifting your dad a beautiful and unique Coltrane inspired art piece made by a talented artist. Check online art stores like Etsy, Minted or Artsy for handmade art prints, photograph prints or paintings that are inspired by Coltrane's music and cultural impact.

5. John Coltrane Box Set - If your dad is really passionate about John Coltrane's music, there are several box sets available that include rare recordings, live performances and interviews. One example is "John Coltrane: The Heavyweight Champion - The Complete Atlantic Recordings," which features over seven hours of his music on six CDs.

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.

Bridget Shields says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I wanted a keepsake to give to my father for his birthday as he has terminal cancer. He was delighted by his gift. The process of ordering was easy and delivery was prompt. A great gift idea.”