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Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary

2016, Documentary/Music, 1h 39m

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Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary can't hope to truly capture its subject's freewheeling creative spirit, but it's still an engaging overview for fans as well as the uninitiated. Read critic reviews

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The life and work of legendary jazz musician John Coltrane, including commentary from Denzel Washington, Carlos Santana, Common, Cornell West, Bill Clinton and others.

Cast & Crew

Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
John Coltrane
Voice
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Self
Common
Common
Self
John Densmore
John Densmore
Self
Benny Golson
Benny Golson
Self
Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis
Self
Kamasi Washington
Kamasi Washington
Self
Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana
Self
Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins
Self
Ashley Kahn
Ashley Kahn
Self
John Scheinfeld
John Scheinfeld
Director
John Scheinfeld
John Scheinfeld
Writer
Spencer Proffer
Spencer Proffer
Producer
John Beug
John Beug
Producer
Scott Pascucci
Scott Pascucci
Producer
Dave Harding
Dave Harding
Producer
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