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“I Practice Scales to Become a Saint” – Coltrane: Christ Followers & Artists

Feb 27, 2025
Dive into the captivating link between jazz and Christian theology, particularly through John Coltrane's insights. Discover how artistic expression serves as a conduit for sharing the gospel's transformative power. The discussion reveals how tradition can harmoniously blend with creativity in music and liturgy, fostering a revival of historical rituals. Listeners are encouraged to embrace these themes, enhancing their faith journey through the arts.
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INSIGHT

Scales and Saints

  • Artists and Christ followers share a common way of knowing.
  • Both discern truth through intuitive processes, like practicing scales or interpreting scripture.
INSIGHT

Artistic Intuition

  • Artists discern reality by expressing truth through their art form.
  • This artistic intuition involves selecting specific elements to convey a theme, similar to improvising in jazz.
ANECDOTE

Call and Response

  • Mark Glanville demonstrates the importance of thematic obedience in jazz improvisation on the piano.
  • He shows how choosing notes that fit the theme creates a cohesive narrative.
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