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The Coltrane legacy [videorecording] / produced and directed by Burrill Crohn ; a production of Jazz Images, Inc

Additional Titles
Title on label: John Coltrane, the Coltrane legacy
Published
New York, N.Y. : VAI, Video Artists International : Jazz Images, [2002]
Copyright Date
©2002
Physical Description
1 videodisc (61 min.) : sound, black and white with color sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Additional Creators
Coltrane, John, 1926-1967, Dolphy, Eric, Tyner, McCoy, Workman, Reggie, Jones, Elvin, Garrison, Jimmy, Davis, Miles, Kelly, Wynton, Chambers, Paul, 1935-1969, Cobb, Jimmy, Crohn, Burrill, Jazz Images, Inc, Video Artists International, John Coltrane Quartet, and Miles Davis Quintet

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Contents
Musical selections: So what (1:54) / John Coltrane and the Miles Davis Quintet (1959) -- Every time we say goodbye (4:57) ; Impressions (7:07) ; My favorite things (10:17) / John Coltrane Quartet (Germany, 1961): Coltrane, Dolphy, Tyner, Workman, Jones -- Afro blue (6:20) ; Impressions (12:51) ; Alabama (4:47) / John Coltrane Quartet (San Francisco, 1963): Coltrane, Tyner, Garrison, Jones. and Interviews with Reggie Workman, Elvin Jones, and Jimmy Cobb: Cotrane "changed the direction of the saxophone forever" (0:46) -- Formation of the Coltrane Quartet (1:36) -- Rapport among the musicians (1:18) -- Twelve-hour recording session of "My favorite things" (0:54) -- Coltrane's stylistic innovations (1:06) -- Coltrane's marathon solos (2:10) -- Coltrane's musical "leap into the future" (1:59) -- Coltrane was "a spiritual man" (0:54).
Summary
John Coltrane, master of the saxophone, is profiled in this documentary highlighted by rare footage taken from various international television appearances. Interviews with Reggie Workman, Elvin Jones, and Jimmy Cobb unravel the mystery that surrounds one of the greatest musicians of our time.
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Creation/Production Credits Note
Co-producers, David Chertok, Jeffrey L. Graubart ; editor, Daniel Jatovsky.
Participant/Performer Note
John Coltrane Quartet: John Coltrane, soprano and alto sax ; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute ; McCoy Tyner, piano ; Reggie Workman, Jimmy Garrison, bass ; Elvin Jones, drums ; Miles Davis Quintet: Miles Davis, trumpet ; Wynton Kelly, piano ; Paul Chambers, bass ; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
Data/Place of Event
Originally recorded in 1959, 1961, and 1963.
Technical Details
DVD, all regions, full screen presentation, mono.
Terms of Use and Reproduction
No public performance rights. Classroom instruction and home use permitted.
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