Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary

Abramorama | Release Date: April 14, 2017

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Ratings

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BeeceeJun 26, 2017

This film finally came to San Diego, this past weekend, and I had the great pleasure of seeing it with the director in the house. The film is well-made - although most of the film is chronological, it wisely starts out with Coltrane's stintThis film finally came to San Diego, this past weekend, and I had the great pleasure of seeing it with the director in the house. The film is well-made - although most of the film is chronological, it wisely starts out with Coltrane's stint with Miles Davis and his effort to kick the heroin habit. This is not a concert film, but there are many excerpts of Coltrane's music, including in-concert footage. Coltrane did no TV interviews, and I was told that his radio interviews were of poor quality (and therefore not used), but Denzel Washington does a great job of narrating Coltrane's written words. Most of the interviews were enlightening, and the interviews in Japan put Coltrane's last concert (in Japan) into context with his views on life. All jazz fans should see this film, and others should also give it a chance.… Expand

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joelmpaSep 11, 2018

A must-see for anyone who likes jazz, or just musical history in the fifties and sixties. The interviews are a cut above, especially by Bennie Golson, Jimmy Heath, Sonny Rollins, Coltrane's first daughter, and even, believe it or not, BillA must-see for anyone who likes jazz, or just musical history in the fifties and sixties. The interviews are a cut above, especially by Bennie Golson, Jimmy Heath, Sonny Rollins, Coltrane's first daughter, and even, believe it or not, Bill Clinton. The music is superb, somehow finding the time to have excerts from Coltrane's most transcendent work -- Giant Steps, Naima, Alabama, My Favorite Things, Alabama, All Blues and more. (Only one of my must-hear favorites is missing - Afro-Blue.) Intelligent, coherent -- a great introduction to Coltrane if you don't know him, and a wonderful appreciation for those of us who do. Even the animations are beautiful.… Expand

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andreamonetlumpNov 24, 2017

this movie change my life for a day. while i watched it i felt i could identify with how he felt about his music I am a jazz fan now. itunes is better with coltrane

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PowerShadowXJan 7, 2019

Beautiful portrait of John Coltrane. Written and directed by John Scheinfeld and released in 2017, this documentary describes Coltrane's life from childhood until his premature death, at age 40. It also deals with Trane's heroin and alcoholBeautiful portrait of John Coltrane. Written and directed by John Scheinfeld and released in 2017, this documentary describes Coltrane's life from childhood until his premature death, at age 40. It also deals with Trane's heroin and alcohol addictions, and how he rebounded by sheer willpower. His life was spared and his music improved.
The documentary features many interviews of friends, fans and family members. Wonderful pictures and exclusive footage are shown. Denzel Washington lends his voice reading excerpts from interviews.

Jazz fans will enjoy this documentary, very informative.

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