Description
'My music is the spiritual expression of what I am: my faith, my knowledge, my being...'
John Coltrane rose from a hard and impoverished childhood in North Carolina to become one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. From session musician to band member of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis, his raw talent and passion for experimentation inaugurated a new movement in music. Positioned at the beating heart of the 50s and 60s jazz world, Coltrane and his quartet created some of the most innovative and expressive music of the age, including the hit album My Favorite Things and the landmark work A Love Supreme.
Juxtaposing scenes from Coltrane's personal life - his military career, addictions, political activism and love affairs - against snapshots of his major recordings, Coltrane evokes an extraordinary life and the momentous historical events that formed its backdrop. It is a graphic novel that echoes his work in its structure and style, and forms a testament to a pioneer and legend, whose music continues to inspire to this day.
A graphic biography of one of the most celebrated, enduring and enigmatic figures in America's musical history: John Coltrane.
About the Author
Paolo Parisi is an illustrator and musician who lives in Bologna, Italy.
Reviews
Fans will appreciate the musical ebbs and flows of this spiky experiment...another cool artefact to add to an already-cool tradition -- Tim Martin * Daily Telegraph *
A wholly enjoyable read, the graphic novel represents both an affectionate portrayal and a fitting tribute -- Spencer Grady * Record Collector *
Book Information
ISBN 9780224094108
Author Paolo Parisi
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Jonathan Cape Ltd
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Weight(grams) 348g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 166mm * 10mm
