Rashid Johnson, Cauleen Smith and others honor a remarkable 20th - century American jazz figure, Alice Coltrane. This hardcover book delves into her cultural legacy as a musician, spiritual leader, wife, and mother. Titled after Coltrane's 1977 autobiography, it accompanies an exhibition at Los Angeles' Hammer Museum. Her son, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, calls her 'ahead of her time'. She was one of the first to break from the mainstream and a pioneer among female, Black, American jazz musicians to record and release music on her own terms. The book explores themes like spiritual transcendence, sonic innovation, and architectural intimacy. It pairs works from 19 contemporary American artists with Coltrane's archive materials such as hand - written sheet music, unreleased audio, and rare footage. Published with the Hammer Museum, edited by Erin Christovale, with a foreword by Ann Philbin, text by Franya J. Berkman, and interviews by Ashley Kahn and Erin Christovale. It has 192 pages, dimensions of 12.6' x 9.8' (320 x 249 mm), and weighs 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg).
This book is a great read for jazz enthusiasts and those interested in cultural legacies. To use it, simply start flipping through the pages and immerse yourself in the stories about Alice Coltrane. There aren't any specific usage restrictions. For maintenance, keep it away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent the pages from yellowing and the cover from fading. When not in use, store it on a bookshelf in an upright position to avoid any damage to the spine. If you want to mark your place, use a bookmark instead of folding the pages.
