Denzel Washington explores the passions that shaped the life and sound of jazz great John Coltrane.
Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary
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A Journey Through American Music
1 Season6 Episodes2008DocumentaryTV-14, 12
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Hosted by Oscar-winning actor and lifelong music fan Morgan Freeman, this captivating documentary series traces the roots and rise of America's most influential sounds. From the birth of jazz and blues to the golden age of soul, Freeman journeys through the deep South, the streets of Chicago, and the stages of the Montreux Jazz Festival to uncover how these genres shaped not only modern music but American identity itself. A heartfelt, deeply musical exploration of rhythm, struggle, and spirit, this is the story of America's music, told by one of its greatest voices.
Episodes — A Journey Through American Music: Season 1
1
Blues Beginnings
Morgan Freeman traces the roots of the blues from the Mississippi Delta to Montreux, exploring its power and legacy.
47m•Director: Christopher Walker
2
Travelling Blues
From Clapton to The White Stripes, this episode charts how 1960s blues evolved, electrified, and transformed rock music forever.
47m•Director: Christopher Walker
3
Sounds of Jazz
From New Orleans to bebop, this episode traces jazz's evolution, from Armstrong and Ellington to Miles Davis's final notes.
47m•Director: Christopher Walker
4
Free Jazz to Future Jazz
From New Orleans to bebop, this episode traces jazz's evolution, from Armstrong and Ellington to Miles Davis's final notes.
47m•Director: Christopher Walker
5
Soul Stirrings
From gospel roots to R&B grooves, this episode traces the birth of soul music through Ray Charles, Solomon Burke, and more.
47m•Director: Christopher Walker
6
Heart of Soul
From Motown to Memphis, this episode celebrates the golden age of soul with Aretha, Otis, Al Green, and more.
47m•Director: Christopher Walker