Fri
2
Apr
Celebrating John Coltrane at 100
Friday, April 2 at 7:00 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center (Rose Theater + Appel Room) · Columbus Circle, NY
This season marks the centennial of saxophonist and composer John Coltrane, who rose rapidly from unknown sideman in Dizzy Gillespie’s orchestra to rising star in Miles Davis’ quintet, master soloist with Thelonious Monk, and, ultimately, enlightened leader of his era-defining quartet. Today, he stands as one of the most celebrated figures in jazz. Born in North Carolina, Coltrane spent his teen years in Philadelphia alongside future greats like Benny Golson and Jimmy Heath—a city that continues