The world according to John Coltrane / a co-production of Toby Byron/Multiprises in association with Taurus Film, Munich and VideoArts, Japan ; written by Robert Palmer ; directed by Robert Palmer, Toby Byron ; produced by Toby Byron, Richard Saylor.
Saxophonist, composer, and band leader John Coltrane has been almost as popular in death as he was during his lifetime. The prolific jazzman passed away at 40, but left a legacy of influential musical work. This documentary delves into Coltrane's beginnings starting with his childhood in North Carol...
| Uniform Title: | Masters of American music series.
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| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
BMG Special Products,
[2002]
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| Series: | Masters of American music series.
Rovi Media Collection. Movies. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 59 min.) : black and white with color sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
Contents:
- Introduction
- Family and church
- After the war
- "Giant Steps"
- "So What"
- "My Favorite Things"
- Influences and art music
- Spiritual development
- "Reverend King Alabama"
- Avant garde
- World music influences
- Going to Morocco
- Credits.