Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support Ken Theater's presentation of "Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary" showing THIS(!) Saturday, June 24th. You won't want to miss this thought-provoking, uplifting and powerful film about jazz giant John Coltrane, an outside-the-box thinker whose boundary-shattering 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 his life and revolutionary sounds—a story of demons and darkness, of persistence and redemption. The beauty, poignancy, energy, pain, joy and inspiration heard in nearly 50 Coltrane recordings from throughout his career brings alive the artist and the times in which he lived. Although Coltrane never participated in any television interviews (and only a handful for radio), he has an active and vibrant presence in the film through his print interviews. These words—spoken by Academy Award winner Denzel Washington—illuminate what Coltrane was thinking and feeling at critical moments throughout his life and career. Includes appearances by Coltrane’s children, President Bill Clinton, Common, John Densmore of The Doors, Wynton Marsalis, Sonny Rollins, Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter, Dr. Cornel West and more. You also won't want to miss a special Q&A session with Jazz 88.3's GM, Ken Poston and director, John Scheinfeld after the 7PM show. Showtimes vary--click here for details! INSIDE ART INTERVIEW / TRAILER / REVIEWS...

Chasing Trane - The Documentary at Landmark Ken Cinema in San Diego - Jazz 88.3 KSDS FM San Diego

Inside Art Interview With Chasing Trane Filmmaker John Scheinfeld

Inside Art (Sundays, 7 to 8 PM PT) host Dave Drexler talks with "Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary" filmmaker John Scheinfeld on the Sunday, June 18, 2017 airing of the show. You can also listen to it here...

Jazz 88 Speakeasy Audio:Inside Art - Chasing Trane Filmmaker John Scheinfeld (2:01:31, Click to Play and Continue Browsing)

Special Jazz 88.3 Screening With Question and Answer Session

Jazz 88.3 General Manager and "Jazz Explorations" (Saturdays, 7 to 10 AM PT) host Ken Poston will be leading a special Q & A session after the Saturday, June 24, 2017, 7:00 PM showing of "Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary" at the Ken Cinema. You can purchase tickets online for the 6/24 7:00 PM special showing. We hope to see you there!

Chasing Trane - The Trailer

Reviews of Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary

San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, Dwight Brown, Film Review - Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary

As the documentary winds down and a deadly disease takes Coltrane away from his fans and the world at age 40, what remains is his music and his desire to only spread good throughout the world. The loving thoughts, by all the interviewees, sustain his spirit. As does listening to his catalog of music during the film’s 99-minute length.

Indeed, Coltrane’s music was the spiritual expression of who he was. This film confirms it.

Review: In ‘Chasing Trane,’ Where’s the Joy of Sax?, Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times

More productive, this film includes Mr. Coltrane’s performances, along with home movies, family interviews and the musician’s own words, read by Denzel Washington. Occasionally it delves into musical analysis, discussing how spirituality and events (the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham, a 1966 visit to Nagasaki) affected Mr. Coltrane’s compositions, style and shows.

'Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary' serves the jazz legend well (Noel Murray, LA Times, April 2017)

John Scheinfeld’s “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary” ought to appeal to longtime fans as well as neophytes. For the former, the doc is filled with rare performance clips, alongside insightful interviews with family, colleagues and famous fans.

For newcomers... MORE...