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The world according to John Coltrane

Title
  1. 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.
Published by
  1. New York, NY : BMG Video, [2002], ©2002.

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Additional authors
  1. Coltrane, John, 1926-1967.
  2. Palmer, Robert, 1945-1997.
  3. Byron, Toby.
  4. Saylor, Richard.
  5. Wheeler, Ed.
  6. Mandel, Howard.
  7. Toby Byron/Multiprises.
  8. Taurus Film GmbH.
  9. Video Arts, Japan.
  10. BMG Video.
Description
  1. 1 videodisc (59 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
  1. 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\u0027s beginnings starting with his childhood in North Carolina, displays some stellar live performances, including rare footage of Coltrane during his stint with the US Navy, and features interviews with close friends and peers.
Series statement
  1. Masters of American music series
Uniform title
  1. Masters of American music series.
Subject
  1. Coltrane, John, 1926-1967
  2. Jazz > History
  3. Jazz > History and criticism
  4. Jazz musicians > United States
  5. African American musicians > Biography
  6. Saxophonists > United States > Biography
  7. Saxophone music (Jazz)
Genre/Form
  1. Documentary films.
Contents
  1. 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.
Owning institution
  1. Columbia University Libraries
Note
  1. Originally produced as a documentary in 1990.
  2. Special features: Web info [requires Internet access].
Credits (note)
  1. Director of photography, Herb Forsberg ; edited by Susan Peehl.
System details (note)
  1. DVD.