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SUMMARY:Philly Pops - The Sound of Coltrane: 100 Years - May 7
DESCRIPTION:Philly Pops – The Sound of Coltrane: 100 Years\nMay 7 | 7:00 PM \nSettlement Music School \n4910 Wynnefield Avenue \nPhiladelphia\, PA 19131
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/philly-pops-the-sound-of-coltrane-100-years/
LOCATION:Settlement Music School\, 4910 Wynnefield Avenue\, Philadelphia\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:Philly Pops - The Sound of Coltrane: 100 Years - May 16
DESCRIPTION:Philly Pops – The Sound of Coltrane: 100 Years\nMay 16 | 2:00 PM \nCalvary-St. Augustine Episcopal Church \n814 N. 41st Street \nPhiladelphia\, PA 19104
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/philly-pops-the-sound-of-coltrane-100-years-may-16/
LOCATION:Settlement Music School\, 4910 Wynnefield Avenue\, Philadelphia\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
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SUMMARY:Pablo Batista: The Latin Side of John Coltrane featuring Conrad Herwig & Freddie Hendrix
DESCRIPTION:Pablo Batista: The Latin Side of John Coltrane featuring Conrad Herwig & Freddie Hendrix\nMay 28 | 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM \nSouth Jazz Kitchen \n600 N. Broad Street \nPhiladelphia\, PA 19130
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/pablo-batista-the-latin-side-of-john-coltrane-featuring-conrad-herwig-freddie-hendrix/
LOCATION:South Jazz Club\, 600 N Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T190000
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SUMMARY:Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival: Celebrating John Coltrane
DESCRIPTION:Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival: Celebrating John Coltrane\n​July 18 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nSaunders Park Greene \n39th & Powelton Ave. \nPhiladelphia\, PA 19104
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/lancaster-avenue-jazz-arts-festival-celebrating-john-coltrane/
LOCATION:Saunders Park Greene\, 39th and Powelton\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260717T154551Z
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SUMMARY:Bobby Zankel's Wonderful Sound 6: Remembering Coltrane
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 18\, Bobby Zankel convenes an extraordinary all-star ensemble to remember John Coltrane—one day after the anniversary of Coltrane’s passing and during the centennial year of his birth. \nThis will not be a note-for-note recreation or a museum-piece tribute. It is an evening devoted to Coltrane’s searching spirit: music rooted in freedom\, intensity\, spiritual depth and fearless exploration\, interpreted by six remarkable artists with powerful voices of their own. \nAn evening with The Wonderful Sound is an adventure—a deeply spiritual journey in which the music remains alive\, unpredictable and open to discovery. One of Philadelphia’s essential creative jazz figures\, Zankel has drawn lifelong inspiration from Coltrane’s example\, not only as an improviser and composer\, but as an artist continually reaching for something deeper through sound. \nThis special ensemble brings together three formidable saxophone voices—Bobby Zankel\, Jaleel Shaw and Bryan Rogers—supported by the exceptional rhythm section of pianist Sumi Tonooka\, the ubiquitous and veratile bassist Sam Harris and drummer Nazir Ebo. \nThe concert also marks a rare Philadelphia appearance by Philadelphia native Jaleel Shaw\, one of the leading saxophonists of his generation\, performing for the first time at Black Squirrel Club. \nWith this concentration of talent gathered on one stage\, the evening promises to move beyond commemoration into something immediate and transformative: reverent but adventurous\, deeply rooted yet constantly reaching forward.\nRemembering John Coltrane through the music\, the spirit and the continuing search.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/bobby-zankels-wonderful-sound-6-remembering-coltrane/
LOCATION:Black Squirrel Club\, 1049 Sarah St\, Philadelphia\, PA
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T173147Z
CREATED:20260511T172316Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100: Legacy featuring Ravi Coltrane w/ The Philadelphia Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Coltrane 100: Legacy featuring Ravi Coltrane w/ The Philadelphia Orchestra\nJuly 22 | 8:00 PM \nHighmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts \n5201 Parkside Avenue \nPhiladelphia\, PA 19131
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltrane-100-legacy-featuring-ravi-coltrane-w-the-philadelphia-orchestra/
LOCATION:Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts\, 5201 Parkside Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T123000
DTSTAMP:20260828T133921Z
CREATED:20260721T174015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T133921Z
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SUMMARY:Official Coltrane 100 Philly Launch Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Official launch of Philadelphia’s celebration of John Coltrane’s centennial. Free and open to all! \n\n\n\nJoin civic and cultural leaders\, the Coltrane family\, artists\, and community partners as Philadelphia officially launches its celebration of John Coltrane’s centennial with special announcements and a community reception. \n10:30 AM – Program\n11:30 AM – Reception \nHear from: \n\nThe Coltrane Family\nSenator Vincent Hughes\nHines Creative Arts Legacy Ensemble\nCultural leaders and much more!\n\nThis event is FREE and open to all!
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/official-centennial-launch-celebration/
LOCATION:The Yard on John Coltrane Street\, 1515-17 N 33’d Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260908T065000Z
CREATED:20260511T172307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T065000Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Under The Stars: Marion Meadows presented by Highmark Mann
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Under The Stars: Marion Meadows\nAugust 20 | 8:00 PM \nHighmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts \n5201 Parkside Avenue \nPhiladelphia\, PA 19131
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/jazz-under-the-stars-marion-meadows/
LOCATION:Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts\, 5201 Parkside Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T064916Z
CREATED:20260717T162105Z
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SUMMARY:The Karen Smith Experience presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:The Karen Smith Experience will perform in the Great Stair Hall\, offering an afternoon of live music and artistic engagement in one of the Museum’s most iconic gathering spaces. \nKaren Smith is a percussionist who captures “the rhythm of a place and the cadences of people” in performances with a wide range of artists. Play trane\, a poem inspired by the music and legacy of John Coltrane and his spiritual awakening sounds\, along with his wife\, Alice Coltrane. The Karen Smith Experience creatively involves music\, movement\, and moments to channel the mood of the era. This highly interactive presentation will leave the audience lifted and singing My Favorite Things.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/the-karen-smith-experience/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Museum of Art\, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T064831Z
CREATED:20260825T141454Z
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SUMMARY:John Coltrane: 100th Year Celebration...“Ballads Say It (Over and Over Again)” presented by South Jersey Jazz Society
DESCRIPTION:John Coltrane: 100th year celebration…\n“Ballads Say It (Over and Over Again)”\nJoin us on September 7th at Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar at 7:00 PM when we kick off the new season of South Jersey Jazz Society presents The Tom Angello All-Star Jazz Series. The 2026-27 season begins with Michael Pedicin\, Jim Ridl\, Matthew Parrish and Bob Shomo presenting John Coltrane: 100th Year Celebration… Ballads Say It (Over and Over Again). \nMichael Pedicin\, tenor saxophone\nJim Ridl\, piano\nMathew Parrish\, bass\nBob Shomo\, drums \nNon Members $20.00\nMembers $15.00\nPatron Members $10.00 \nReservations can be made by Jazz Society Patron Members Only\nby calling 609-289-0326.\nAll others will be seated on a first come\, first serve basis.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/south-jersey-jazz-society-presents-john-coltrane-100th-year-celebration-ballads-say-it-over-and-over-again/
LOCATION:Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar\, 900 Shore Rd\, Somers Point\, NJ\, 08244\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260911T165903Z
CREATED:20260911T165718Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane's Philadelphia presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Free Library Exhibitions and The Social Science and History Department\, on the second floor of the Parkway Central Library\, is pleased to present “John Coltrane’s Philadelphia\,” as part of Coltrane 100 Philly. \nThe display focuses on Coltrane’s Philadelphia story. It uses images from books\, records\, and newspaper articles to illustrate his time working at the Campbell’s soup factory\, playing in a youthful big band that practiced in a South Philly living room\, studying music with Danis Sandole and Hasaan Ibn Ali\, and even visiting the Parkway Central library itself to listen to records. The display also highlights many of the Philadelphia-raised musicians who played with Coltrane throughout his career. \nThis free\, all-ages show is up now through Saturday\, November 14.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltranes-philadelphia-presented-by-the-free-library-of-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
DTSTAMP:20260909T005554Z
CREATED:20260909T005554Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane Unscripted featuring Gerald Veasley with Jaleel Shaw\, Adam Faulk & Khary Shaheed presented by Unscripted Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Thursday September 10 | 6:30PM & 9:00PM\nJaleel Shaw is a renowned alto saxophonist known for his work with The Roy Haynes Quartet and his debut album\, *Perspective*. \nAdam Faulk\, a jazz pianist from Greater Boston\, transitioned from violin to viola\, drawing on his experience from the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra. \nKhary Abdul Shaheed is a percussionist focused on West African and Afro-Cuban drumming\, emphasizing tone and technique. \nJohn William Coltrane (September 23\, 1926 – July 17\, 1967) 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. \nBorn and raised in North Carolina\, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after high school\, where he immersed himself in the local jazz scene\, studied music\, and served in the Navy.  He made his professional debut in 1945. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career\, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was one of the players at the forefront of free jazz.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltrane-unscripted-featuring-gerald-veasley-with-jaleel-shaw-adam-faulk-khary-shaheed-presented-by-unscripted-jazz/
LOCATION:South Jazz Club\, 600 N Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260908T064747Z
CREATED:20260717T162106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T064747Z
UID:13088-1789084800-1789171199@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tours: Jazz in Art presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Visitors are invited to explore connections between visual art and jazz through guided tours highlighting works throughout the Museum’s galleries. \nPop Up Studio: Jazz-Age Compositions | 5:00–8:00 p.m. | Great Stair Hall Balcony\nMake a collage out of shapes and forms taken from Jazz-Age works in our collection. See if you can fit them together like a puzzle or mix them up into your own visual melody. \nGallery Talks: Jazz and the Visual Arts | 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Meet in the Great Stair Hall\nLearn about American artworks in the exhibition A Nation of Artists inspired by the improvisational style and charismatic performers of the Jazz Age. These 15-minute talks meet at the Information Desk in the Great Stair Hall. Talks are first come\, first served with a capacity of 20. \nCommunity Tabling | 6:00–8:00pm | Forum Balcony\nLearn more about community organizations\, local businesses\, and art institutions around Philadelphia.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/guided-tours-jazz-in-art/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Museum of Art\, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T064706Z
CREATED:20260717T162105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T064706Z
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SUMMARY:Yolanda Wisher & the AfroEaters presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Poet and performer Yolanda Wisher joins the AfroEaters for an evening performance that blends spoken word\, music\, and cultural storytelling. \nCelebrate the cultural significance of jazz and the 100th anniversary of saxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader John Coltrane’s birth. Enjoy a night of live music from Yolanda Wisher & The Afroeaters\, artmaking that takes inspiration from the improvisational nature of jazz\, gallery talks highlighting the influence of jazz on the visual arts in the exhibition A Nation of Artists\, and explore local organizations at our community tabling. \nDrinks and snacks are available for purchase. \nPerformance: Yolanda Wisher & the Afroeaters | 5:30–6:15 p.m.\, 6:30–7:15 p.m.\, 7:30–8:15 p.m. | Great Stair Hall\nYolanda Wisher & The Afroeaters is a Philadelphia-based jazz collective led by wordsmith and rhapsodist Yolanda Wisher. Blending jazz\, soul\, and spoken word\, the group creates rhythm-driven performances rooted in Black history\, liberation\, and joy. Their debut album Doublehanded Suite (2022) and forthcoming release nature gurl (2026) extend this vision into recorded form. Anchored by deep grooves and layered percussion\, Wisher’s poetic vocals move fluidly between song and verse. The band has performed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art\, The Barnes Foundation\, the Kimmel Cultural Campus\, and WRTI’s Live Sessions studio\, transforming stages into spaces of community and connection. \n  \n 
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/yolanda-wisher-the-afroeaters/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Museum of Art\, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T064622Z
CREATED:20260717T162106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T064622Z
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SUMMARY:The Found Objects Band presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:The Found Objects Band will present a live performance in the Great Stair Hall\, bringing their distinctive sound and creative approach to music-making to Museum audiences. \nThe Found Objects is an acoustic jazz band based in the Philadelphia area. Their name comes from their approach to songwriting and arranging\, taking things that already exist in the world and transforming them into something new. They play a mix of originals\, jazz standards\, and creative riffs on everything from classical to recent pop music—anything is fair game. The Found Objects is comprised of Sean Lynch (drums)\, Adam Graham (bass)\, and Greg Stuart (guitar).
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/the-found-objects-band/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Museum of Art\, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260908T064538Z
CREATED:20260825T154155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T064538Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane at 100: A Guided Listening Experience presented by Fitler Club
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Coltrane at 100 with an intimate guided listening experience exploring the music and legacy of John & Alice Coltrane. \n\n\n\n\nColtrane at 100: A Guided Listening Experience with Anyabwile Love & Marcus Moore\nAs Philadelphia commemorates John Coltrane’s centennial\, this special guided listening — led by Philadelphia native Anyabwile Love\, founder of the John Coltrane Symposium\, and acclaimed author\, curator and music journalist Marcus J. Moore — offers an intimate journey through the music of John and Alice Coltrane. Rather than treating their work as static artifacts of jazz history\, Love and Moore will listen closely to songs from the Coltranes’ catalog\, tracing the spiritual\, philosophical and sonic ideas that connected two of the 20th century’s most important artists. Through selected recordings\, conversation and reflection\, the program will explore how John and Alice used music as a vehicle for transcendence\, inquiry and liberation. \nTogether\, Love and Moore bring complementary perspectives to the experience. Love\, a writer\, filmmaker and professor of History and Black Studies at Community College of Philadelphia\, has spent years examining Coltrane’s legacy through the John Coltrane Symposium and his scholarship on Black culture. Moore\, whose work spans The New York Times\, NPR\, The Washington Post\, The Atlantic and beyond\, has built a career around intentional listening and creating spaces where music can be encountered with patience\, context and feeling. This listening event will invite audiences to hear the Coltranes’ music deeply\, while considering how their work continues to speak to the present.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/fitler-club-presents-coltrane-at-100-a-guided-listening-experience/
LOCATION:Fitler Club\, 24 South 24th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T064444Z
CREATED:20260825T140502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T064444Z
UID:13257-1789747200-1789761600@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:John Coltrane's Birthday Celebration! presented by Lancaster Ave Jazz & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate John Coltrane’s birthday with us at The Yard at the John Coltrane house. Join us for live performances by the Hines Arts Creative Initiative\, a HopePHL NAC Summer Book Club discussion of “Coltrane on Coltrane”\, and of course birthday cake! \nCome early to make your own John Coltrane keepsake box!
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/lancaster-ave-jazz-arts-festival-presents-john-coltranes-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:The Yard on John Coltrane Street\, 1515-17 N 33’d Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T064359Z
CREATED:20260717T162106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T064359Z
UID:13090-1789750800-1789750800@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Angelo Outlaw Trio presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:The Angelo Outlaw Trio will perform an evening set featuring contemporary interpretations and explorations of jazz traditions. \nThe Angelo Outlaw Trio is led by vibraphonist Angelo Outlaw\, joined by drummer Eric Proctor and bassist Corey Radar. These three don’t just play music—they bend genres. You’ll hear jazz at its core\, but then suddenly you’re swept into dance grooves\, glitch beats\, and even world music flavors. If you thought jazz was just for sipping wine in a smoky club\, these guys are here to change your mind. Get ready for something truly boundary-pushing.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/angelo-outlaw-trio/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Museum of Art\, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260908T064259Z
CREATED:20260717T162108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T064259Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Performance by Lauren Putty White presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Dancer Lauren Putty White will present a live performance accompanied by musicians Matt Lavelle and Grant Weston\, creating a dynamic dialogue between movement and improvisational music. \nImprovising the Supreme celebrates the enduring legacy of A Love Supremethrough an afternoon of live sound and dance. Dancer and choreographer Lauren Putty White\, multi-instrumentalist and composer Matt Lavelle\, and drummer Grant Weston engage in a dynamic conversation where music and movement are created in real time. Presented in collaboration with The John Coltrane Symposium\, this performance honors Coltrane’s visionary spirit through creativity\, collaboration\, and improvisation.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/dance-performance-by-lauren-putty-white/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Museum of Art\, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260908T064136Z
CREATED:20260717T162108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T064136Z
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SUMMARY:Improv Felt Collages: Inspired by Stuart Davis presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Visitors of all ages are invited to create collaborative felt collages inspired by the colors\, forms\, and improvisational spirit of artist Stuart Davis.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/improv-felt-collages-inspired-by-stuart-davis/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Museum of Art\, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260908T064213Z
CREATED:20260717T162108Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane Remix: The Hines Creative Arts Legacy Youth Ensemble presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:The Hines Creative Arts Legacy Youth Ensemble organized by acclaimed jazz educator Lovett Hines will celebrate the enduring influence of John Coltrane through a contemporary performance inspired by his musical legacy. \nCelebrate the enduring legacy of John Coltrane with a family-friendly festival inspired by his fearless creativity and lasting impact on music. Enjoy hands-on artmaking\, gallery activities\, and a live performance by The Hines Creative Arts Legacy Youth Ensemble as we honor Coltrane’s Philadelphia roots and the communities that continue to inspire artistic expression. \nSounds of Colors | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Great Stair Hall\nLet the music move your body in this collaborative floor painting. \nGallery Activity | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Gallery 219\nImprov with felt shape collages inspired by Stuart Davis’ Something on the Eight Ball. \nColtrane Remix Performance | 1-2 p.m. | Williams Forum\nListen to The Hines Creative Arts Legacy Youth Ensemble perform a medley of Coltrane’s music.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltrane-remix-youth-ensemble-organized-by-lovett-hines/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Museum of Art\, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T064043Z
CREATED:20260717T162108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T064043Z
UID:13092-1789909200-1789909200@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening and Discussion: Speakin’ Trane & Passing Through presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:This special program will feature screenings of Speakin’ Trane and Passing Through\, followed by a discussion with writers and directors Anyabwile Love\, Shakeem Williams\, and Larry Clark. The conversation will be moderated by Stephanye Watts.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/film-screening-and-discussion-speakin-trane-passing-through/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Museum of Art\, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260911T170205Z
CREATED:20260908T061605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T170205Z
UID:13352-1789948800-1790553599@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Coltrane on Air presented by North Philadelphia History Festival: The John Coltrane Edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nBroadcasters on West Philadelphia’s community radio station WPEB 88.1 FM air a variety of music\, interviews\, and experimental programs
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltrane-on-air-presented-by-north-philadelphia-history-festival-the-john-coltrane-edition/
LOCATION:WPEB 88.1 FM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260911T132802Z
CREATED:20260717T162108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T132802Z
UID:13095-1789992000-1790344800@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:A LOVE Park Supreme presented by WRTI 90.1 FM
DESCRIPTION:A Love Park Supreme is a weeklong celebration of John Coltrane’s 100th birthday at LOVE Park \nSept. 21-22 and Sept. 24-25\, join WRTI in the park for live Coltrane-themed broadcasts. The broadcasts can also be heard on the WRTI HD-2 and jazz streams.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/a-love-park-supreme/
LOCATION:LOVE Park\, 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260908T063928Z
CREATED:20260717T162309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T063928Z
UID:13097-1790121600-1790207999@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:24 Hours of Coltrane presented by WRTI 90.1 FM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/24-hour-of-coltrane/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260911T170113Z
CREATED:20260908T060934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T170113Z
UID:13346-1790121600-1790553599@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:The Discography presented by North Philadelphia History Festival: The John Coltrane Edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nScribe presents an exhibition of album artwork and liner notes of Coltrane’s vast discography.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/the-discography-presented-by-north-philadelphia-history-festival-the-john-coltrane-edition/
LOCATION:Atelier Gallery\, 1301 N. 31st St\, Suite 2\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T062638Z
CREATED:20260908T062638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T062638Z
UID:13359-1790161200-1790535600@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF presented by North Philadelphia History Festival: The John Coltrane Edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nCedra 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 the 1950s.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/what-dreams-are-made-of-presented-by-north-philadelphia-history-festival-the-john-coltrane-edition/
LOCATION:Atelier Gallery\, 1301 N. 31st St\, Suite 2\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T063837Z
CREATED:20260825T134550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T063837Z
UID:13251-1790164800-1790164800@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Chasing Trane Screening – Free Matinee presented by Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Screening of Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/philadelphia-clef-club-of-jazz-presents-chasing-trane-screening-free-matinee/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts\, 736 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19146\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T181210Z
CREATED:20260911T133539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T181210Z
UID:13402-1790186400-1790186400@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:A LOVE Park Supreme w/ the Jaleel Shaw\, Alexander Claffy\, & Jeff "Tain" Watts presented by WRTI 90.1 FM
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\nOn 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 still-vibrant Philadelphia jazz pipeline. \nArrive early for the live\, two-hour listening party from 4-6 pm focusing on music Coltrane recorded while living in Philadelphia.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/a-love-park-supreme-w-the-jaleel-shaw-trio-presented-by-wrti-90-1-fm/
LOCATION:LOVE Park\, 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T004005Z
CREATED:20260909T004005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T004005Z
UID:13387-1790190000-1790190000@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Remembering John Coltrane: Elliott Levine\, Karen Smith & Anyabwile Love presented by Moonstone Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Remembering John Coltrane: Reading\, Panel and Open Mic Jam\nTo 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 poetry anthology inspired by Coltrane. \nThis is the first of a three part series of Coltrane centennial programming\, join us as we reflect and respond to the jazz giant’s legacy. Featuring saxophonist Elliott Levine\, percussionist Karen Smith and scholar Anyabwile Love\, ring in Coltrane’s birthday at Fergies with a panel discussion\, reading and a live music backed open mic. \nHosted by Elijah Pringle \nFree to the Public
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/remembering-john-coltrane-elliott-levine-karen-smith-anyabwile-love-presented-by-moonstone-arts-center/
LOCATION:Fergie’s Pub\, 1214 Sansom St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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