An in-depth look at Coltrane and his music. Includes uninterrupted live performances of My favorite things, Impressions, Alabama and So what (with Miles Davis). Takes a rare look at Coltrane's original quartet and with his last group performing Naima. Includes interviews with jazz musicians
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Coltrane, John, 1926-1967Young, La Monte InterviewsJazz History and criticismSaxophonists BiographyJazz musicians United States BiographyJazz
Interviews with jazz musicians commenting upon the impact which John Coltrane, an innovative jazz saxophonist, had upon American jazz music. Film traces Coltrane's musical growth from his roots in the black church and in rhythm & blues, through his forty years of life. Film culminates in a musical meeting between the saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell and dervish musicians in Morocco
