Philadelphia Marks Coltrane Centennial With Citywide Events
Jazz legend John Coltrane would have turned 100 this week, prompting a worldwide wave of tributes—from Philadelphia’s John Coltrane Day and citywide concerts to multi-site commemorations and screenings in cities across the U.S.—honoring his impact on jazz and spirituality. The celebrations spotlight Coltrane’s North Carolina roots, Philadelphia years, and lasting legacy as a transformative innovator; multiple outlets and institutions are hosting events, exhibitions, and broadcasts to mark centennial.
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About John Coltrane
John William Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.
Everything about John Coltrane →- Occupation
- bandleader, composer, conductor, jazz musician
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 23, 1926
- Died
- July 17, 1967
- Website
- https://www.johncoltrane.com/