Leader:
Kerwin_Rigby
Join Policy: Open
Created on: 28 Jun 2009
Description:
Join Policy: Open
Created on: 28 Jun 2009
Description:
For those who love Trane´s music and/or are inspired by his avant-garde exploration on Jazz.
Musicians, listeners, worldwide fans are welcome!
Musicians, listeners, worldwide fans are welcome!
COLTRANE, JOHN (1926-1967), saxophonist, composer, and iconic figure. John Coltrane's immersion in modern jazz took place in bands led by Eddie Vinson, Dizzy Gillespie, and Johnny Hodges. In 1955 he joined the Miles Davis quintet and was soon identified as one of the most talented tenor saxophonists of the era. The story of Coltrane becoming a major African American cultural icon really began, however, in 1957. In that year he underwent a spiritual "conversion" concomitant with his overcoming a drug addiction. A brief but salient collaboration with Thelonius Monk followed and Coltrane was on his way to becoming one of the major innovators in jazz. Associated with the radical improvisatory style called "Free Jazz" (or pejoratively "anti-jazz"), Coltrane's own contribution was sometimes referred to as "sheets of sound," a lightning fast style of improvisation, with great attention given to melodic freedom. His mid-1960s recordings were increasingly complex and dense, often reflecting an interest in Eastern and African music, and were marked by radical experimentation in instrumentation. Coltrane died at age forty of a liver ailment.
Coltrane had a major impact on literary artists who came of age in the 1960s. Kimberly Benston has suggested that the "Coltrane poem" exists as a distinct genre within contemporary African American literature. Coltrane's premature death has generated a most compelling body of elegies. There is no question that at some level many artists were affected by his creativity and genius, but the evidence suggests that Coltrane's spirituality as much as his musicianship created disciples. Coltrane's monumental 1964 work A Love Supreme became a kind of musical scripture to many poets, novelists, and playwrights. His commitment to experimentation, his crosscultural interests, in addition to his search for a life contrary to the sterility of the mainstream, made Coltrane a hero to a generation whose hopes were nurtured by the energy of the Black Arts movement.
“To perceive again and this time it must be said, for all who read to know that no matter what, it is all with God. He is gracious and merciful. His way is in love, through which we all are.
Wherever and whoever you are, always strive to follow and walk in the right path and ask for aid and assistance...herein lies the ultimate and eternal happiness which is our through His grace. ”
John William Coltrane
Important!!!!!:
The "Church" of John Coltrane does not agree with any form of religious fanaticism and does not encourage religious or spiritual oriented discussion, this group i´s NOT by any means devoted to a religious discussion regarding his music or related subjects.
If there´s a "God" in this Church, then this God is called MUSIC!
Active Discussions
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“John Coltrane interview from 1960” July 2009 |
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“Jazz Music Recommendations” (1) July 2009 |
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“John Coltrane VS. Miles Davis” (3) July 2009 |
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Shoutbox
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YlskY wrote:
Hello Everybody!
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Kerwin_Rigby wrote:
Hello Silesianstork and welcome!
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silesianstork wrote:
I want to say hello to all people who are able to feel the divine element in Trane's life and music!
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Kerwin_Rigby wrote:
we need more members in this place!!
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DinoPesume wrote:
So it's obvious that we're in a highly influential and powerful group. Any suggestions on how to (ab)use this mighty gift that is bestowed upon us?
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Oblivion_Within wrote:
Seriously, I was about to strap on 50 pounds of explosives, run into the nearest Miles Davis convention, and blow it to hell, as a pledge of loyalty to the almighty 'Trane. It's cool though I'll just worship his music, instead, sounds easier on my back. :P lol
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DinoPesume wrote:
Damn, and I just finished my Coltrane-altar...
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Kerwin_Rigby wrote:
Welcome!
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Kerwin_Rigby wrote:
[b]Important!!!!!: The "Church" of John Coltrane does not agree with any form of religious fanaticism and does not encourage religious or spiritual oriented discussion, this group i´s NOT by any means devoted to a religious discussion regarding his music or related subjects. If there´s a "God" in this Church, then this God is called MUSIC![/b]
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DinoPesume wrote:
So, is he either our god or our prophet???
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Oblivion_Within wrote:
May this group be to the glroy and satisfaction of the 'Trane. Prasie be to him, and his sheer awesomness upon awesomness. :)
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July 2009
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