![]() Some film participants are iconic musicians, biographers and of course his loving family members. Others talk about Coltrane’s personality, his two marriages and his majestic artistry. Denzel Washington reads the words of this amazing man, becoming John’s voice in the film. Young people today can only hear recordings, so the importance of complimenting this documentary with John Coltrane’s music is of paramount importance. I was blessed enough to hear John Coltrane play in person. The marvelous music of this man infiltrates every scene of this motion picture, keeping jazz up front and elevating this bio-pic. ![]() It opens with a burst of colors and stars sprinkled across the screen, depicting a filmed galaxy that invites us into heaven’s door, accompanied by scattered saxophone sounds from the horn of our beloved jazz master, the unforgettable Coltrane. It is available at various art theaters throughout the country and gives the public a close-up look at the incredible, historic and genius musical work of saxophone legend, John Coltrane. I recently enjoyed an exceptional film, unveiling the short life and times of John Coltrane. Monday – Ap– Laemmle Theater in Pasadena, California CHASING TRANE – A FILM DOCUMENTARY ON THE LIFE OF JOHN COLTRANEĪ Film Review by Dee Dee McNeil/jazz journalist
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