John Coltrane’s rise as a solo voice in jazz after being in bands led by Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk reached an apex in 1958. The work he recorded for Prestige in 1958 was what critic Ira Gitler described as “sheets of sound.” The saxophonist’s time in Davis’ First GreatContinue Reading
[vimeo id=”185765477″] Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary will make its premiere April 14th at the IFC Center in New York City. John Scheinfeld, who is known for The U.S. vs. John Lennon, is directing the film. Coltrane’s estate supports the project which is narrated by Denzel Washington and featuresContinue Reading
Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary is a film directed by John Scheinfeld about the life and music of John Coltrane. Scheinfeld follows Coltrane’s story from his early life in North Carolina to his days with Miles Davis’s First Great Quintet to his ascension as a solo innovator. Denzel WashingtonContinue Reading