Coltrane: The Story of a Sound

Coltrane: The Story of a Sound - Paperback

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Coltrane: The Story of a Sound - Paperback

Coltrane: The Story of a Sound - Paperback

by Ben Ratliff
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Book Overview

John Coltrane left an indelible mark on the world, but what was the essence of his achievement that makes him so prized forty years after his death? What were the factors that helped Coltrane become who he was? And what would a John Coltrane look like now--or are we looking for the wrong signs?

In this deftly written, riveting study, New York Times jazz critic Ben Ratliff answers these questions and examines the life of Coltrane, the acclaimed band leader and deeply spiritual man who changed the face of jazz music. Ratliff places jazz among other art forms and within the turbulence of American social history, and he places Coltrane not just among jazz musicians but among the greatest American artists.
ISBN9780312427788
Author Ben Ratliff
PublisherPicador USA
GenreBiography
FormatPaperback
PublishedOctober 2008
LanguageENG- English
Pages272
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults and Adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Coltrane: The Story of a Sound

Coltrane: The Story of a Sound - Paperback

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By Ben Ratliff

About Ben Ratliff

Ben Ratliff has been a jazz critic at The New York Times since 1996. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and their two sons. His New York Times Essential Library: Jazz was published in 2002.

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