Tribute To John Coltrane (Select Live Under The Sky '87 10th Special)

Overview

Tribute To John Coltrane: Select Live Under The Sky ’87 – 10th Special is a concert documentary / tribute filmed live at Yomiuri Land / Open Theatre East on July 26, 1987, featuring performances of Coltrane compositions by master jazz musicians including Wayne Shorter, David Liebman, Richie Beirach, Eddie Gomez, and Jack DeJohnette. The program celebrates Coltrane’s legacy via spirited renditions of “Mr. P.C.”, “After the Rain / Naima”, and “India / Impressions”, supplemented with interviews and behind-the-scenes context. The 1999 DVD release presents a pristine video transfer, PCM stereo soundtrack, and offers one of the definitive filmed tributes to Coltrane’s canon in a live festival environment.

Cast

Wayne Shorter

Dave Liebman

Richie Beirach

Eddie Gomez

Jack DeJohnette