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. Originally recorded in 1959, 1961, and 1963. 4220.
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. 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.
Series:
VAI jazz video collection. History of jazz series.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.