Presented by Scribe Video Center, North Philadelphia History Festival (NPHF): The John Coltrane Edition is a multi-site celebration of Black and Puerto Rican cultural history in North Philadelphia. Broadcasters on West Philadelphia’s community radio station WPEB 88.1 FM air a variety of music, interviews, and experimental programs
We're having a weeklong celebration of John Coltrane’s 100th birthday at Philadelphia’s Love Park, September 21–25. Join us at lunch each day, from noon to 2 p.m. on Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. Listen to WRTI’s curated Coltrane-themed broadcasts in the park. Stroll and take in educational Coltrane displays throughout the park. Pose for the […]
Immerse yourself in some of John Coltrane's finest recordings at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating the Centenary of his birthday. Hear this new highlights package — bringing together his recordings from various labels together in one package for the first time — played loud in uncompressed audio on The Aster Hotel's intimate cinema […]
Wednesday, Sept. 23: Our Coltrane 100 Philly 26-hour marathon Where: Midnight to 6 a.m. on FM / HD-1. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on HD-2. 6 p.m. to Midnight on FM / HD-1. All programming can be heard worldwide at wrti.org or by using the WRTI mobile app. Highlights include: 12 a.m. — An hour of selections […]
Presented by Scribe Video Center, North Philadelphia History Festival (NPHF): The John Coltrane Edition is a multi-site celebration of Black and Puerto Rican cultural history in North Philadelphia. Scribe presents an exhibition of album artwork and liner notes of Coltrane’s vast discography.
Presented by Scribe Video Center, North Philadelphia History Festival (NPHF): The John Coltrane Edition is a multi-site celebration of Black and Puerto Rican cultural history in North Philadelphia. Cedra Walton presents an immersive video installation blending film, photography and music in remembrance of her father, jazz pianist Cedar Walton, and his time performing with John Coltrane in […]
Screening of Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary
John Coltrane had a transformative presence during his earthly lifetime and beyond. Join Terri Lyne Carrington, Angélika Beener, and Immanuel Wilkins in conversation on their impressions of Coltrane’s sonic ubiquity, spiritual transcendence, and palpable endurance, commemorating his 100th.
The great John Coltrane turns 100 years old! Come see The Yard on John Coltrane Street and have a treat to celebrate a legend.
Screenshot On the date of John Coltrane’s birth, Sept. 23 at 6pm, WRTI presents ,an evening performance in LOVE Park by acclaimed saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, leading a trio with Alex Claffy on bass and Jeff “Tain” Watts on drums. This concert will feature Coltrane’s music as played by one of his many inheritors, and a fellow product of the […]
Remembering John Coltrane: Reading, Panel and Open Mic Jam To honor the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth (September 23, 1926), the Coltrane Estate launched “Coltrane 100,” a year-long global celebration. The centennial highlights a massive schedule of catalog reissues, symphonic performances, and tribute concerts worldwide. Join the celebration at a special events and submission to a […]
On Wednesday, September 23, the Robert Boyd Quartet will perform three sets celebrating Coltrane’s music and legacy, pulling from different periods of his career. Repertoire will include "Blue Trane", "Naima", "Giant Steps", and more. Robert Boyd Jr. – Tenor & Soprano Saxophones Digba Ogunbiyi – Piano Dan Dowlin – Bass Khary Abdul-Shaheed – Drums