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2002103 minMusic

John Coltrane Four Tenors

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Is John Coltrane Four Tenors worth watching? With a rating of 6.5/10, this Music film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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John Coltrane Four Tenors Synopsis

Four giants of the tenor saxophone -- including the legendary John Coltrane -- are featured in this collection of rare performances recorded in the '60s. Filmed for the television series Jazz Casual, which was hosted by the great jazz writer Ralph Gleason, John Coltrane: Four Tenors features Coltrane and his group (featuring Elvin Jones and McCoy Tyner) from 1963, Ben Webster (with Jimmy Witherspoon and Vince Guaraldi) from 1962, Charles Lloyd (accompanied by Keith Jarrett and Jack de Johnette) in 1968, and Sonny Rollins (joined by Jim Hall and Ben Riley) in 1962.

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John Coltrane Four Tenors has received mixed reviews with a 6.5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Music movies.

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John Coltrane Four Tenors has received average ratings (6.5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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John Coltrane Four Tenors is a Music movie that Four giants of the tenor saxophone -- including the legendary John Coltrane -- are featured in this collection of rare performances recorded in the '6...

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