Chasing trane streamlines the story of the jazz saxophonist, but it does so in a way that doesnt. What scheinfeld does especially right in his film is to play coltranes music through virtually every frame. Celebrating the art and life of john coltrane the boston. Apr 12, 2017 john coltrane documentary chasing trane is a flub supreme. 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. 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. The first comprehensive documentary on the saxophone giant, chasing trane begins in 1957, with coltrane at a crossroads.
The coronavirus crisis in seattle is a major threat to. 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. 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. 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.
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. Chasing trane the john coltrane documentary original. Born to be blue starring ethan hawke is a reimagining of jazz trumpeter chet bakers life in the 60s. Chasing trane is the definitive documentary film about an outsidethebox thinker with extraordinary talent whose boundaryshattering music continues to impact and influence people around. Hear denzel washington speak the stirring words of john coltrane in chasing trane trailer. His music, the philosopher cornel west says in the film, was more of. This smart, passionate, thoughtprovoking and uplifting documentary is for anyone who appreciates the power of music to entertain. The john coltrane documentary will be released on dvd and bluray 17 november 2017, with exclusive bonus features. Charlie parkers heroinhastened death two years earlier indicated one path to follow. 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. 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. When chet stars in a film about himself, a romance heats up with his costar, the enigmatic jane carmen ejogo. Lord knows the movie wont make time to let us hear some john coltrane. 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.
This rich, textured and compelling portrait of a remarkable artist reveals the critical events, passions, experiences and challenges that. The john coltrane documentary, is available on dvd with exclusive bonus features. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. New documentary chasing trane honors the jazz legend, john coltrane miles davis. 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. A series of stills of miles and trane, zoomedin with a ken. Featuring interviews, insights and archival footage, this documentary aims to reveal how historical events shaped the music of john coltrane. Mark feeney from the boston globe gave it two and a half stars and wrote. The john coltrane documentary portrays the legendary saxophonist as a tirelessly forwardthinking artist. John coltranes words performed by denzel washington. Chasing trane the john coltrane documentary the new yorker. 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. Chasing trane, the new documentary about saxophonist john coltrane, opens with a digital trip through the cosmos.
The john coltrane documentary, that he wasnt like 99 percent of other people. Coltranes music arranges the galaxies and a constellation forms to assemble his image while disembodied voices rhapsodies about the great jazz musician. John scheinfelds surveycoursebrisk docudip into the art and life of john coltrane holds itself to generalities. May 01, 2017 john coltrane documentary chasing trane is a flub supreme. John coltrane documentary chasing trane is a flub supreme. Respected filmmaker john scheinfelds acclaimed feature documentary film, chasing trane. A fine overview of coltranes career for the uninitiated and plenty of lesserknown facts for fans. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. 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.
Hear denzel washington speak the stirring words of john. If your air conditioner isnt working properly, contact a local trane dealer and schedule a consultation. Scheinfelds chasing trane stands as a worthy addition to the liturgy of jazz on film, as well as a movie that. The john coltrane documentary is dedicated to his life, music and legacy. The oscar winner brings the iconic sax player back to life in this moving documentary. Chasing trane features neverbeforeseen coltrane family home movies, footage of coltrane and his band in the studio discovered in a california garage during the. 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. Chasing trane scheinfelds film does the hardest thing for a biodoc to do. The john coltrane documentary at landmark theatres denver,co.
The john coltrane documentary, documentarian john scheinfeld shows that the music of one of jazzs most. His music, the philosopher cornel west says in the film, was more of a thermostat than a thermometer. Scheinfeld relies on denzel washington to voice him. Now comes the soundtrack on two vinyl lps, in effect the perfect anthology. 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 tenor saxophonist sonny rollins, coltranes one peer, says in chasing trane. 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. 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. A documentary about a jazz great chasing trane chronicles the life and artistry of saxophonist john coltrane. Chasing trane was the illuminating 2016 documentary on the life of john coltrane. The john coltrane documentary, documentarian john scheinfeld shows that the music of one of jazzs most experimental saxophone players still speaks to audiences today.
Denzel washington, common, kamasi washington, bill clinton, and more appear in the film. 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. Instead of a slog through the early years, the documentary begins in medias res. New documentary chasing trane honors the jazz legend, john coltrane. Apr 14, 2017 he begins chasing trane by hooking the viewer on some potent narrative. 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. Scheinfeld balances coltranes biography with explanations of his musical innovations, showing. By way of flashbacks, we get a glimpse into the more serene life of miles davis before drugs offtracked his career. This documentary feature explores archival photos and home movies shot by. Jun 22, 2017 chasing trane, the new documentary about saxophonist john coltrane, opens with a digital trip through the cosmos. Time after time again, the name john coltrane is said.
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. There are surely others that would land on the alltime great jazz musicians list, but none would exclude the legendary saxophonist known to. Celebrating the art and life of john coltrane the boston globe. Seattles only movie times calendar, from the stranger. A bunch of postwwii jazz musicians changed and developed the sound of jazz making and blew up its boundaries. 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. 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.
The events that unfold are not based on historical fact. John coltrane documentary chasing trane gets home release. The john coltrane documentary, that hits theaters friday, may 19. 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. The john coltrane documentary at landmark theatres san.
Largely, the documentary looks to remember trane and honor his legacy. This rich, textured and compelling portrait of a remarkable artist reveals the critical events, passions, experiences and challenges that shaped the life of john. Mar 28, 2017 hear denzel washington speak the stirring words of john coltrane in chasing trane trailer. This smart, passionate, thoughtprovoking and uplifting documentary is for anyone who appreciates the power of music to entertain, inspire and. 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. John coltrane documentary chasing trane coming to theaters. Whether you already have a trane ac unit or youre interested in getting one, one of our local denver specialists can help. 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. One is denzel washington reading excerpts from coltranes writings. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Among them, together with charlie parker and miles davies, one of the most important was john coltrane. 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. A documentary that brings john coltrane to life as a fully dimensional being, inviting the audience to engage with coltrane the man, coltrane.
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