Coltrane Oncoltrane: The John Coltrane Interviews (Musicians in Their Own Words) - Hardcover

Devito, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1569762872 ISBN 13: 9781569762875

Publisher: Zephyr Press, 2010

Synopsis

John Coltrane grew up under the spell,” as he put it, of Charlie Parker. But he needed to create a new sound, a music that had nothing to do with anyone except himself. The path he chose was difficult and risky. Nevertheless, he persisted. His work now stands with the greatest music of all time, and continues to inspire devotion, adoration, and joy nearly 50 years after his death.

           Coltrane was also one of the few musicians whose life, thoughts, and words are as inspiring as his music. This book collects, for the first time, those words.

            Coltrane was a gracious interviewee. His responses were thoughtful and measured; he rarely said anything negative about others (though he could be highly self-critical). Interviewers noted how different Coltrane seemed from his music--this quiet man whose music was so volcanic.

            Coltrane on Coltrane includes every known Coltrane interview, many in new transcriptions, and several previously unpublished; articles, reminiscences, and liner notes that rely on interviews; and some of Coltrane’s personal writings and correspondence.

            John Coltrane never wrote an autobiography. This book is as close to one as possible.

About this title

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Review:

"Afascinating and important compendium of the jazz icon's own words. . . . Through these gripping and revealing interviews, Coltrane comes alive. . . . Though many solid books have been written about Coltrane, this compilation of source materials provides an intimate view of the man and his music. Certainly one of the best music books of the year." Library Journal"

The type of book that should be compiled on every great musician. It is an inspired concept that is perfectly done. Los Angeles Jazz Scene"

There s plenty for a serious jazz fan to absorb from this interesting collection. . . . Coltrane s own words about his music and life deserve our attention. JazzTimes.com"

"A fascinating and important compendium of the jazz icon's own words. . . . Through these gripping and revealing interviews, Coltrane comes alive. . . . Though many solid books have been written about Coltrane, this compilation of source materials provides an intimate view of the man and his music. Certainly one of the best music books of the year." --Library Journal

"The type of book that should be compiled on every great musician. It is an inspired concept that is perfectly done." --Los Angeles Jazz Scene

"From start to finish, it's nothing short of engrossing." --Smooth magazine

"There's plenty for a serious jazz fan to absorb from this interesting collection. . . . Coltrane's own words about his music and life deserve our attention." --JazzTimes.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Zephyr Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1569762872
• ISBN 13: 9781569762875
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 396