Fire Music (2021) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2021 · 88 min · English

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Directed by

Tom Surgal

Starring

John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Bobby Bradford, Carla Bley, Cecil Taylor, Charlie Parker

During the 1960s and 1970s, free jazz musicians like Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra, Albert Ayler, and John Coltrane revolutionized music. This film explores the era’s visionary pioneers as they challenged established norms and redefined the art form. Their bold experimentation with harmony and rhythm led to groundbreaking albums that continue to influence and inspire innovation in American music.