Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary

Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary

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This definitive documentary explores the life and legacy of legendary jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer John Coltrane, both as a man and an artist whose influence continues to resonate today.

Born in North Carolina in 1926, Coltrane began playing saxophone at the age of 13 and quickly rose to prominence, performing alongside jazz icons Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis before establishing himself as a pioneering solo artist.

Director John Scheinfeld's film is a treasure trove of rare and intimate material, enriched by interviews with those who knew and collaborated with Coltrane, as well as notable admirers like President Bill Clinton. Academy Award winner Denzel Washington poignantly voices Coltrane's own words, offering deep and personal insight into the saxophonist's thoughts and feelings during key moments of his life and career.

Cast & Crew

(Director), Denzel Washington (John Coltrane (voice)), Bill Clinton (Self), Ravi Coltrane (Self), Sonny Rollins (Self), Carlos Santana (Self)

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Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary