John Coltrane and black America's quest for freedom : spirituality and the music /

John Coltrane's unique and powerful saxophone sound is commonly recognized among scholars and fans of Black American music and jazz as having a "spiritual" nature, imbued with the performer's soul, which deeply touches musicians and listeners worldwide. This revered and respected...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Brown, Leonard L. (Leonard Lewis), 1946-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York City : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Temas:
Coltrane, John, > 1926-1967 > Criticism and interpretation.
Coltrane, John, > 1926-1967
Jazz > History and criticism.
Jazz > Religious aspects.
African Americans > Music > Religious aspects.
Jazz musicians > Interviews.
Jazz > Aspect religieux.
Noirs américains > Musique > Aspect religieux.
Musiciens de jazz > Entretiens.
MUSIC > Musical Instruments > Woodwinds.
African Americans
Jazz
Jazz musicians
Jazz > Religious aspects
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Interviews
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:John Coltrane's unique and powerful saxophone sound is commonly recognized among scholars and fans of Black American music and jazz as having a "spiritual" nature, imbued with the performer's soul, which deeply touches musicians and listeners worldwide. This revered and respected musician created new standards, linked tradition with innovation, challenged common assumptions, and relentlessly pursued spiritual goals in his music, which he aimed openly to use as a means to help listeners see the beauty of life. More than four decades after Coltrane's death, it is this spiritual nature.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 235 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199716500
0199716501

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