The Church of Jazz | John and Alice Coltrane

Jazz has had inextricable links with religion since it first blossomed in New Orleans. As one of the fastest evolving genres in music, each variation of its style can quickly develop its own conventions that end up restricting the human, spiritual expression of the centre of it. In this video, we take a look at one of the most influential couples in the Western canon, John and Alice Coltrane: jazz musicians who pushed the boundaries of style and instrumentation, and used the medium as a way of furthering their own spiritual pursuits.
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MUSIC USED
"Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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'Celebrity' - Charlie Parker Trio
'Blue in Green' - Miles Davis
'So What' - Miles Davis
By John Coltrane:
'My Favourite Things'
'Spiritual'
'Giant Steps'
'A Love Supreme Pt.1 Acknowledgement'
'Ascension'
'Oceanic Beloved'
'Kulu Se Mama'
'Om'
By Alice Coltrane:
'The Sun'
'Turiya and Ramakrishna'
'Journey in Satchidananda'
'Universal Consciousness'
'Blue Nile'
'Om Shanti'
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[@KristoSween]

Thanks for this and especially for celebrating Alice Coltrane. I've been a fan of Jazz for decades and LOVE John Coltrane's music. I'm embarrassed to say, I hadn't even heard of Alice Coltrane, let alone listened to her music until two weeks ago. She was a remarkable spiritual and creative force and has deepened significantly my appreciation for creative takes on jazz and other forms of music that wander further and further from the mainstream.

[@mnchls]

Thank you so much for making this. Alice deserves to be just as widely beloved and celebrated as her late husband. Can't believe this video doesn't have a million views. Bravo!

[@ReframedYT]

Thanks for watching! Very kind of you to say. I absolutely love Alice's music -- such a crime she doesn't get the recognition she deserves!

[@nicholasrevill6610]

Just as Interesting as all of your other videos. Prior to it I had little to no knowledge about Jazz and Spirituality and after watching this it feels as if I have been immersed into a whole new world. Love it and keep up the good work!

[@ReframedYT]

Really glad you enjoyed it! And so happy you've discovered their music for yourself :)

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Amazing video¡¡¡Thank you¡¡

[@youtubecustodian4872]

Ugh, thank you so much for this video. So perfect. Jazz has always been spiritual to me, but ever since I've gone through a spiritual crisis it has become more and more like a religion to me but with Black people as my congregation and Hinduism as its doctrine.

[@ReframedYT]

I'm so glad this video spoke to you! I don't practice religion myself, but the spiritual aspect of jazz as always offered me a kind of solace and calm. Thanks for watching!

[@pedrosanz4100]

wonderful documentary, thank you very much

[@stevenholland6452]

Cool story

[@ConnahJay]

Excellent video my friend, thanks for making it to share with us.

[@siyambonani8802]

I love Alice

[@willemvandebeek]

Fascinating video, thank you for sharing this with us. :)

[@RabbiTuviaBolton]

Good class

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[@leematthews6812]

I had a ticket to see Alice Coltrane in London, but she died about six weeks before the concert was due to take place. Sigh.