Lewis Porter, Ph.D., is a pianist, composer, educator, researcher, and author of John Coltrane: His Life and Music, among several other books.
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In Lee Daniels’ film The United States vs. Billie Holiday, the words “Earle Theater, Philadelphia, May 27, 1947” flash onscreen, and one sees a row … Read More “The United States vs. Billie Holiday vs. the Truth”
A Recently Discovered Live Recording Featuring Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane Sheds Light on Their Relationship.
Lewis Porter on the newly discovered Carnegie Hall concert featuring Thelonius Monk and John Coltrane.
In this book excerpt, the saxophonist reflects on working with the Prince of Darkness
