A music titan gets his cinematic due in chasing trane, a comprehensive, engrossing and, its tempting to say, worshipful account of the life of john coltrane, the alto sax player and composer. Chasing trane features neverbeforeseen coltrane family home movies, footage of coltrane and his band in the studio discovered in a california garage during the. Respected filmmaker john scheinfelds acclaimed feature documentary film, chasing trane. This rich, textured and compelling portrait of a remarkable artist reveals the critical events, passions, experiences and challenges that shaped the life of john. Set against the social, political and cultural landscape of the times, chasing trane brings saxophone great john coltrane to life, as a man and an artist. Celebrating the art and life of john coltrane the boston. Largely, the documentary looks to remember trane and honor his legacy. Chasing trane is the definitive documentary film about an outsidethebox thinker with extraordinary talent whose boundaryshattering music continues to impact and influence people around the world. Now comes the soundtrack on two vinyl lps, in effect the perfect anthology.
The john coltrane documentary is a remarkable portrait of an artist, an outsidethebox thinker whose boundaryshattering music continues to impact, influence and transform peoples lives around the world. The tenor saxophonist sonny rollins, coltranes one peer, says in chasing trane. The john coltrane documentary, that hits theaters friday, may 19. Mark feeney from the boston globe gave it two and a half stars and wrote. John scheinfelds documentary chasing trane is essential viewing, whether you enjoyed damien chazelles films or not, because it breaks down the jazz barrier by telling the story of a musical. The movie tracks the development of his compositions, from the achingly beautiful pop riffs of the 50s to the improvisatory avantgarde prayers of the 60s. Apr 12, 2017 john coltrane documentary chasing trane is a flub supreme. John coltrane documentary chasing trane is a flub supreme. John coltranes words performed by denzel washington. This documentary feature explores archival photos and home movies shot by. Mar 28, 2017 hear denzel washington speak the stirring words of john coltrane in chasing trane trailer. The john coltrane documentary portrays the legendary saxophonist as a tirelessly forwardthinking artist. The film is the definitive look at the boundaryshattering musician whose influence continues to this day and includes commentary from denzel washington, carlos santana, common, cornell west, bill clinton and others. Apr 14, 2017 he begins chasing trane by hooking the viewer on some potent narrative.
A documentary about a jazz great chasing trane chronicles the life and artistry of saxophonist john coltrane. Sep 21, 2017 a fine overview of coltranes career for the uninitiated and plenty of lesserknown facts for fans. A series of stills of miles and trane, zoomedin with a ken. There are surely others that would land on the alltime great jazz musicians list, but none would exclude the legendary saxophonist known to. Featuring interviews, insights and archival footage, this documentary aims to reveal how historical events shaped the music of john coltrane. Its 1957, and coltrane is riding high as the sax player in a quintet led by miles davis, the closest thing jazz has to a superstar now that charlie parker is two years gone. The events that unfold are not based on historical fact. Hear denzel washington speak the stirring words of john coltrane in chasing trane trailer. The john coltrane documentary is dedicated to his life, music and legacy. The john coltrane documentary is a 2016 american documentary film, written and directed by john scheinfeld. Chasing trane is the definitive documentary film about an outsidethebox. One is denzel washington reading excerpts from coltranes writings.
Nov 06, 2017 set against the social, political and cultural landscape of the times, chasing trane brings saxophone great john coltrane to life, as a man and an artist. Celebrating the art and life of john coltrane the boston globe. His music, the philosopher cornel west says in the film, was more of. If your air conditioner isnt working properly, contact a local trane dealer and schedule a consultation. This smart, passionate, thoughtprovoking and uplifting documentary is for anyone who appreciates the power of music to entertain. Chasing trane 2016 tv14 1h 39m music featuring interviews, insights and archival footage, this documentary aims to reveal how historical events shaped the music of john coltrane.
Charlie parkers heroinhastened death two years earlier indicated one path to follow. Instead of a slog through the early years, the documentary begins in medias res. Scheinfelds chasing trane stands as a worthy addition to the liturgy of jazz on film, as well as a movie that. A music titan gets his cinematic due in chasing trane, a comprehensive, engrossing and, its tempting to say, worshipful account of the life of john coltrane, the tenor sax player and composer most aficionados would agree deserves a spot on the jazz equivalent of mount rushmore smartly shaped and vigorously tolda stellar cast of.
The john coltrane documentary at landmark theatres denver,co. May 17, 2017 john coltrane played with some of the greatest artists and composers of his time, before becoming one himself, and he is the subject of the new documentary, chasing trane. John scheinfelds surveycoursebrisk docudip into the art and life of john coltrane holds itself to generalities. Coltranes music arranges the galaxies and a constellation forms to assemble his image while disembodied voices rhapsodies about the great jazz musician. A documentary that brings john coltrane to life as a fully dimensional being, inviting the audience to engage with coltrane the man, coltrane. This smart, passionate, thoughtprovoking and uplifting documentary is for anyone who appreciates the power of music to entertain, inspire and. The john coltrane documentary, documentarian john scheinfeld shows that the music of one of jazzs most.
John coltrane documentary chasing trane coming to theaters. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. Scheinfeld relies on denzel washington to voice him. His music, the philosopher cornel west says in the film, was more of a thermostat than a thermometer. The john coltrane documentary, documentarian john scheinfeld shows that the music of one of jazzs most experimental saxophone players still speaks to audiences today. The john coltrane documentary is a thoughtprovoking, uplifting, powerful and passionate film about an outsidethebox thinker whose boundaryshattering music continues to impact and influence people around the world this rich, textured and compelling portrait of a remarkable artist reveals the critical events, passions, experiences and challenges that shaped the life of john. The john coltrane documentary, that he wasnt like 99 percent of other people. New documentary chasing trane honors the jazz legend, john coltrane. Chasing trane is the definitive documentary film about an outsidethebox thinker with extraordinary talent whose boundaryshattering music continues to impact and influence people around.
Among them, together with charlie parker and miles davies, one of the most important was john coltrane. Nov 06, 2017 chasing trane features neverbeforeseen coltrane family home movies, footage of coltrane and his band in the studio discovered in a california garage during the production of this film, along. This rich, textured and compelling portrait of a remarkable artist reveals the critical events. The john coltrane documentary, is available on dvd with exclusive bonus features. By way of flashbacks, we get a glimpse into the more serene life of miles davis before drugs offtracked his career. The oscar winner brings the iconic sax player back to life in this moving documentary. This rich, textured and compelling portrait of a remarkable artist reveals the critical events, passions, experiences and challenges that.
The john coltrane documentary is a thoughtprovoking, uplifting and powerful film about jazz giant john coltrane, an outsidethebox thinker whose boundaryshattering music continues to impact and influence people around the world. Born to be blue starring ethan hawke is a reimagining of jazz trumpeter chet bakers life in the 60s. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Chasing trane the john coltrane documentary original. The film explores the global power and impact of the music of john coltrane and reveals the passions, experiences and forces that shaped his life and revolutionary sounds. There are surely others that would land on the alltime great jazz musicians list, but none would exclude the legendary saxophonist known to many simply as trane. Miles ahead is more a movie about the attitude and persona of legend miles davis than it is a straight up account of a fraction of the musicians life. Set for wide release in 2017, chasing trane is the definitive documentary film about an outsidethebox thinker with extraordinary talent whose boundaryshattering music continues to impact and influence people around the world. Sep, 2016 a music titan gets his cinematic due in chasing trane, a comprehensive, engrossing and, its tempting to say, worshipful account of the life of john coltrane, the alto sax player and composer. Billy mcmillin director, writer, editor, producer billy mcmillin has spent over a decade as a writer and editor crafting a diverse mix of storiesfrom wartorn life in academy award nominee iraq in fragments, to an epic search for justice in west of memphis, to a quest for greatness amongst the worlds best 7yearold golfers in the short game. Scheinfeld balances coltranes biography with explanations of his musical innovations, showing. Time after time again, the name john coltrane is said. Chasing trane was the illuminating 2016 documentary on the life of john coltrane. Chasing trane gets off to a passable, if unimaginative, start telling john coltranes story, but it fails to finish the job with any kind of grace or equanimity.
A fine overview of coltranes career for the uninitiated and plenty of lesserknown facts for fans. When chet stars in a film about himself, a romance heats up with his costar, the enigmatic jane carmen ejogo. Whether you already have a trane ac unit or youre interested in getting one, one of our local denver specialists can help. What scheinfeld does especially right in his film is to play coltranes music through virtually every frame. John coltrane played with some of the greatest artists and composers of his time, before becoming one himself, and he is the subject of the new documentary, chasing trane. Jun 22, 2017 chasing trane, the new documentary about saxophonist john coltrane, opens with a digital trip through the cosmos. The coronavirus crisis in seattle is a major threat to.
The first comprehensive documentary on the saxophone giant, chasing trane begins in 1957, with coltrane at a crossroads. The john coltrane documentary at landmark theatres san. A bunch of postwwii jazz musicians changed and developed the sound of jazz making and blew up its boundaries. Lord knows the movie wont make time to let us hear some john coltrane. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket.
He begins chasing trane by hooking the viewer on some potent narrative. Seattles only movie times calendar, from the stranger. Chasing trane the john coltrane documentary the new yorker. Chasing trane, the new documentary about saxophonist john coltrane, opens with a digital trip through the cosmos. The john coltrane documentary will be released on dvd and bluray 17 november 2017, with exclusive bonus features. The john coltrane documentary is a thoughtprovoking, uplifting, powerful and passionate film about an outsidethebox thinker whose boundaryshattering music continues to impact and influence people around the world. Hear denzel washington speak the stirring words of john. Denzel washington, common, kamasi washington, bill clinton, and more appear in the film. New documentary chasing trane honors the jazz legend, john coltrane miles davis. Mar 30, 2017 the film explores the global power and impact of the music of john coltrane and reveals the passions, experiences and forces that shaped his life and revolutionary sounds. Chasing trane scheinfelds film does the hardest thing for a biodoc to do. May 01, 2017 john coltrane documentary chasing trane is a flub supreme. Chasing trane streamlines the story of the jazz saxophonist, but it does so in a way that doesnt. John coltrane documentary chasing trane gets home release.
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