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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
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
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SUMMARY:A LOVE Park Supreme presented by WRTI 90.1 FM
DESCRIPTION:We’re having a weeklong celebration of John Coltrane’s 100th birthday at Philadelphia’s Love Park\, September 21–25. \nJoin us at lunch each day\, from noon to 2 p.m. on Mon.\, Tues.\, Thurs. and Fri. \n\nListen to WRTI’s curated Coltrane-themed broadcasts in the park.\nStroll and take in educational Coltrane displays throughout the park.\nPose for the camera at our John Coltrane photo wall.\nSay hello at WRTI’s fun and interactive meet-and-greet booth.\nScore fun giveaways and music swag courtesy of Verve Records.\nTest your Coltrane knowledge with our Trane Tracks game.\n\nOn Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, we will have a very special tribute from 4–7:30 p.m. \n\n4–6pm: Join our 2-hour A Love Park Supreme Coltrane Listening Party\, focusing on the music Trane recorded while living in Philly.\n6–7:30pm\, the BIG event: enjoy an all-star Coltrane tribute concert in the 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.\n\nA Love Park Supreme is part of Philadelphia’s Coltrane100 Philly celebration. All events are free and open to the public. Join us!
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/a-love-park-supreme/
LOCATION:LOVE Park\, 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T210000
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SUMMARY:Pitchblack Premieres: John Coltrane 'Highlights 1957-1964' album listening sessions in the dark
DESCRIPTION: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 sound system. \nNo talking; no signing; no phones; no distractions; just you and the music. \n“This sounds great” — Rick Rubin\n“A fabulous idea” — Jay Kay\, Jamiroquai\n“The optimal way to listen to an album” — Max Richter\n“This might just be my favourite new thing to do” — Nihal\, BBC Radio 5 Live
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/pitchblack-premieres-john-coltrane-highlights-1957-1964-album-listening-sessions-in-the-dark/
LOCATION:Sound Lounge at Percy\, 1700 N Front St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260928T195539Z
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SUMMARY:26-hours John Coltrane Marathon presented by WRTI 90.1 FM
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Sept. 23: Our Coltrane 100 Philly 26-hour marathon\nWhere: 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:\n12 a.m. — An hour of selections from the Miles Davis/John Coltrane box set The Final Tour: The Bootleg Series\, Vol. 6.\n4 a.m. — Full album playback of Ballads (Impulse! 1963)\n8 a.m. — Full album playback of Duke Ellington & John Coltrane (Impulse! 1963)\n10 a.m. — A WRTI exclusive: Devotion: A Love Supreme\, featuring saxophonist Morgan Guerin\, the Orrin Evans Trio\, and poet Ruth Naomi Floyd at Mother Bethel AME Church.\nNoon — Full album playback of Coltrane “Live” at the Village Vanguard (Impulse! 1963)\n4 p.m. —“Coltrane in Philadelphia\,” two hours of selections recorded between 1952 and 1958 when John Coltrane lived in his house on North 33rd Street in Strawberry Mansion.\n8 p.m. — Full album playback of A Love Supreme (Impulse! 1965)\n9 p.m. — Part III of the audio documentary Tell Me How Long Trane’s Been Gone\n10 p.m. — SideTrane\, an hour of selections from albums featuring Coltrane as sideman.\n12 a.m. (9/24) — Following a selection from Kind of Blue at midnight\, the marathon closes with a playback of the 2014 release Offering: Live at Temple University\, which documents a 1966 performance at Temple’s Mitten Hall\, originally broadcast live on WRTI.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/26-hours-of-coltrane/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260928T195531Z
CREATED:20260908T060934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195531Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195518Z
CREATED:20260908T062638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195518Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195510Z
CREATED:20260825T134550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195510Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195504Z
CREATED:20260923T150441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195504Z
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SUMMARY:Impressions of Coltrane: A Centennial Conversation w/ Terri Lyne Carrington\, Angélika Beener\, & Immanuel Wilkins
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/impressions-of-coltrane-a-centennial-conversation-w-terri-lyne-carrington-angelika-beener-immanuel-wilkins/
LOCATION:The Study at University City\, 20 S. 33rd St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T194000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195457Z
CREATED:20260928T194010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195457Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 Open House presented by the Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation
DESCRIPTION:The great John Coltrane turns 100 years old! Come see The Yard on John Coltrane Street and have a treat to celebrate a legend.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltrane-100-open-house-presented-by-the-strawberry-mansion-community-development-corporation/
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:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195449Z
CREATED:20260911T133539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195449Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195441Z
CREATED:20260909T004005Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195436Z
CREATED:20260828T132358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195436Z
UID:13274-1790190000-1790200800@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Robert Boyd Quartet: John Coltrane Tribute
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRobert Boyd Jr. – Tenor & Soprano Saxophones\nDigba Ogunbiyi – Piano\nDan Dowlin – Bass\nKhary Abdul-Shaheed – Drums
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/robert-boyd-quartet-john-coltrane-tribute/
LOCATION:Cellar Dog Philadelphia\, 258 S. 15th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195429Z
CREATED:20260824T200325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195429Z
UID:13226-1790193600-1790193600@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Sun Ra Arkestra Performs the Music of John Coltrane presented by Ars Nova Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating the life and legacy of John Coltrane on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth. A week of performances kicks off with the Sun Ra Arkestra performing bold new arrangements of the legendary saxophonist’s music at the Mandell Theater on Wednesday\, September 23. \nJohn Coltrane changed the course of music\, but his story is also deeply rooted in Philadelphia. In 2026\, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, Ars Nova Workshop will present COLTRANE 100 — a citywide constellation of performances\, conversations\, exhibitions\, listening events\, community gatherings\, educational programs\, and neighborhood activations honoring Coltrane’s enduring legacy and Philadelphia’s central role in shaping it. Developed in collaboration with the John and Alice Coltrane estate\, artists\, scholars\, community leaders\, and cultural partners across the city\, the initiative will unfold across venues\, libraries\, public spaces\, and neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. \nOn Coltrane’s 100th birthday\, September 23\, 2026\, Ars Nova will launch this celebration with a very special performance by an iconic Philadelphia-based ensemble. Formed in the mid-1950s by its cosmic-philosopher namesake and led for more than three decades by the 102-year-old Marshall Allen\, the Sun Ra Arkestra combines era-spanning jazz with dance\, theatrics and an interstellar vision that helped lay the foundation for the Afrofuturism movement. This unique concert will feature a tribute from one pioneer to another\, as Maestro Allen leads the ensemble in a career-spanning performance of Trane’s compositions\, expanded beyond the stars as only the Arkestra can.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/ars-nova-presents-sun-ra-arkestra-performs-the-music-of-john-coltrane/
LOCATION:Mandell Theater\, 3220 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T020000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195420Z
CREATED:20260922T034409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195420Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane Birthday Celebration w/ DJ Spinna\, Cosmo Baker\, and Angelika Beener presented by Ars Nova Workshop and Remedy 215 Productions
DESCRIPTION:Join DJ Spinna\, Cosmo Baker\, and Angelika Beener for a night of dancing and celebration of John Coltrane’s centennial. \nAdvance tickets highly suggested
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltrane-birthday-celebration-w-dj-spinna-cosmo-baker-and-angelika-beener-presented-by-ars-nova-workshop-and-remedy-215-productions/
LOCATION:Forman Arts Initiative\, 2201 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195411Z
CREATED:20260923T150627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195411Z
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SUMMARY:Bearing Witness: Reggie Workman\, Andrew Cyrille\, and Odean Pope Remember The Man and His Music with Ashley Kahn
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop and music historian and journalist Ashley Kahn\, as he discusses the legacy of John Coltrane with three of his most eminent living friends and collaborators: bassist Reggie Workman\, drummer Andrew Cyrille\, and saxophonist Odean Pope; at The Study at University City on September 24.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/bearing-witness-reggie-workman-andrew-cyrille-and-odean-pope-remember-the-man-and-his-music-with-ashley-kahn/
LOCATION:The Study at University City\, 20 S. 33rd St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195405Z
CREATED:20260824T200600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195405Z
UID:13230-1790274600-1790274600@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Terri Lyne Carrington Celebrates Coltrane: Legacy of Love and Liberation // L’Rain presented by Ars Nova Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating the life and legacy of John Coltrane on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, with NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington\, and the multi-faceted L’Rain at the Mandell Theater on Thursday\, September 24\, 2026. \nJohn Coltrane changed the course of music\, but his story is also deeply rooted in Philadelphia. In 2026\, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, Ars Nova Workshop will present COLTRANE 100 — a citywide constellation of performances\, conversations\, exhibitions\, listening events\, community gatherings\, educational programs\, and neighborhood activations honoring Coltrane’s enduring legacy and Philadelphia’s central role in shaping it. Developed in collaboration with the John and Alice Coltrane estate\, artists\, scholars\, community leaders\, and cultural partners across the city\, the initiative will unfold across venues\, libraries\, public spaces\, and neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. \nTerri Lyne Carrington is an NEA Jazz Master\, Doris Duke Artist\, and four-time Grammy award-winning drummer\, composer\, producer\, and educator. She serves as artistic director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice\, as well for the Next Jazz Legacy apprenticeship program. For COLTRANE 100\, Carrington will lead a performance of the spiritual-questing suite that has become revered as John Coltrane’s most iconic work\, A Love Supreme. \nSharing the bill will be the multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, performer and curator L’Rain\, whose sonic explorations interrogate how multiplicities of emotion and experience intersect with identity. Her latest record\, fata morgana\, is a genre-defiant synthesis of dancehall\, tape meditations\, slow jams\, gospel\, and crunched metal influences\, and has received near-universal critical acclaim.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/ars-nova-presents-terri-lyne-carrington-celebrates-coltrane-legacy-of-love-and-liberation-lrain/
LOCATION:Mandell Theater\, 3220 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260928T195358Z
CREATED:20260908T053853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195358Z
UID:13322-1790294400-1790553599@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:North Philadelphia History Festival: The John Coltrane Edition (Video Installations)
DESCRIPTION:Centering community archives and the theme of Jazz. Spirit. Stories. History\, the festival will explore the creative and spiritual legacy of John Coltrane (1926-1967) through projects led by Philadelphia-based artists\, historians\, filmmakers\, and others. All programs in the three-day festival (Sept. 25 – 27) are free to the public and will include live performances\, film screenings\, photo\, audio\, and video exhibitions\, oral history installations\, tours and more. Advance registration is required for scheduled programs and receptions. \n\n\n\nPresented 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. All events are free and open to the public. \n\nVideo Installations\n\nFor Us\, By Us: A Conversation with Lovett Hines and Cullen Knight\n⟟ Power Market\, 1835 W Oxford St\n◔ Friday\, Sept. 25th – Sunday\, Sept. 27th | 11-7PM\n◔ Reception (RSVP) Friday\, Sept. 25th | 5PM \nChristina Jackson and Paul Giess present a conversation between Lovett Hines – the “Dean of music educators” whose students have included Questlove\, Christian McBride and Immanuel Wilkins – and trumpeter\, composer\, filmmaker\, and writer Cullen Knight. Both grew up on Columbia Ave. (now Cecil B. Moore Ave.) when it was The Golden Strip. \n\nA Supreme Love\n⟟ Power Market\, 1835 W Oxford St\n◔ Friday\, Sept. 25th – Sunday\, Sept. 27th | 11-7PM\n◔ Reception (RSVP) Friday\, Sept. 25th | 5PM \nSteven Berry\, documenter of Philadelphia’s jazz history for many decades\, presents excerpts of interviews with 15 musicians\, including Jimmy Heath\, Trudy Pitts\, Mr C\, Monette Sudler\, Sam Reed\, Bobby Zankel and Odean Pope\, who talk about John Coltrane\, his music and his influence. \n\nThe Spirit Moves: David Murray on John Coltrane\n⟟ Power Market\, 1835 W Oxford St\n◔ Friday\, Sept. 25th – Sunday\, Sept. 27th | 11-7PM\n◔ Reception (RSVP) Friday\, Sept. 25th | 5PM \nDr. Dwight Andrews presents a conversation with international virtuoso composer and saxophonist David Murray\, discussing the Coltrane Quartet’s 1965 Brussels performance.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/for-us-by-us-a-conversation-with-lovett-hines-and-cullen-knight-presented-by-north-philadelphia-history-festival-the-john-coltrane-edition/
LOCATION:Power Market\, 1835 W Oxford St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260928T195352Z
CREATED:20260908T055459Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100: John Coltrane – The Man & His Music 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. \nCurated by Leslie Willis-Lowry\, lead archivist at the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection\, the Coltrane 100 exhibition resonates in John Coltrane’s own spiritual voice. The exhibit highlights his spiritual journey\, remarkable artistry\, and revolutionary career. \nOne of the most gifted jazz musicians of his generation\, Coltrane offered listeners an inspired form of playing and composing with few equals. His beautifully controlled ballads and avant-garde material created expressions of beauty\, emotion\, harmony\, dissonance\, and transcendence that had never been heard before. With profound depth\, his music remains emotionally charged and deeply satisfying. John Coltrane’s life was a testament to the pursuit of artistic excellence and an enduring legacy of spiritual jazz. \n 
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltrane-100-john-coltrane-the-man-his-music-presented-by-north-philadelphia-history-festival-the-john-coltrane-edition/
LOCATION:Strawberry Mansion Learning Center\, 2946 W Dauphin St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260928T195343Z
CREATED:20260908T055803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195343Z
UID:13336-1790294400-1792886399@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:The Word is the Music 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. \nThe Black Press Digs Deep into Philly’s Jazz Giants. Curated by students from Jubilee School\, The Word is the Music explores the Philadelphia jazz scene of the 1940s through 1960s\, tracing how papers like the Philadelphia Tribune captured a vibrant musical scene in North Philadelphia. The exhibition draws on archival ephemera alongside original writing and art works by Jubilee students to contextualize the Black press’s role in promoting Black music to the community.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/the-word-is-the-music-presented-by-north-philadelphia-history-festival-the-john-coltrane-edition/
LOCATION:Widener Library\, 2808 W Lehigh Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T000000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195336Z
CREATED:20260928T153124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195336Z
UID:13474-1790294400-1795996800@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Tribute to John Coltrane at 100 presented by Eavesdrop Radio\, hosted by DJ Junior & Lil'Dave
DESCRIPTION:What better way to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz than by digging deep into the catalog of JOHN COLTRANE. \nFor this special episode of Eavesdrop Radio\, DJ Junior put together a journey through Trane’s music. Classic recordings\, collaborations\, interpretations\, covers\, and event remixes. From Miles Davis and Johnny Hartman to Duke Ellington\, Thelonious Monk\, Jose James\, Nautilus\, Kahil El’Zabar and beyond\, the set explores the many ways Coltrane’s music continues to inspire generations. \nListen to the full episode and check out the complete track list at recordbreakin.com and tune into Eavesdrop radio each Friday\, 6-9 PM on WKDU 91.7FM
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/tribute-to-john-coltrane-at-100-presented-by-eavesdrop-radio-hosted-by-dj-junior-lildave/
LOCATION:WKDU 91.7FM
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195329Z
CREATED:20260908T055137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195329Z
UID:13330-1790344800-1790344800@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Been Here All Along: Reflections on the Spirit of John Coltrane 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. \nDr. Diane D. Turner and Serkaddis Alemayehu of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection present selections of newly recorded interviews\, archival photography\, and audio selections from their project “We Remember\, We Recall: An Oral History of North Philadelphia.”
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/been-here-all-along-reflections-on-the-spirit-of-john-coltrane-presented-by-north-philadelphia-history-festival-the-john-coltrane-edition/
LOCATION:Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University\, 1330 Polett Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195322Z
CREATED:20260923T150854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195322Z
UID:13452-1790352000-1790352000@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Michelle Coltrane & Salim Washington in conversation with Anyabwile Love
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a conversation with Michelle Coltrane and Salim Washington\, moderated by Coltrane Symposium organizer Anyabwile Love.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/michelle-coltrane-salim-washington-in-conversation-with-anyabwile-love/
LOCATION:URBN Center Annex Screening Room\, 3401 Filbert St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195315Z
CREATED:20260923T151007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195315Z
UID:13455-1790355600-1790355600@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Coltrane in Japan\, 1966: The Nagasaki Concert with Yasuhiro “Fuji” Fujioka
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop and eminent Japanese Coltrane scholar\, Yasuhiro Fujioka\, for a discussion surrounding he pivotal 1966 Japanese tour and recordings that many consider among Coltrane’s most triumphant achievements; at the URBN Annex Screening Room at Drexel University on September 25.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltrane-in-japan-1966-the-nagasaki-concert-with-yasuhiro-fuji-fujioka/
LOCATION:URBN Center Annex Screening Room\, 3401 Filbert St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T183000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195306Z
CREATED:20260824T200824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195306Z
UID:13233-1790361000-1790361000@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Irreversible Entanglements presents Ascension // Odean Pope-Reggie Workman-Andrew Cyrille Trio presented by Ars Nova Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating the life and legacy of John Coltrane on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, with Irreversible Entanglements performing Ascension and the legendary trio of Odean Pope\, Reggie Workman and Andrew Cyrille\, at the Mandell Theater on Friday\, September 25\, 2026. \nJohn Coltrane changed the course of music\, but his story is also deeply rooted in Philadelphia. In 2026\, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, Ars Nova Workshop will present COLTRANE 100 — a citywide constellation of performances\, conversations\, exhibitions\, listening events\, community gatherings\, educational programs\, and neighborhood activations honoring Coltrane’s enduring legacy and Philadelphia’s central role in shaping it. Developed in collaboration with the John and Alice Coltrane estate\, artists\, scholars\, community leaders\, and cultural partners across the city\, the initiative will unfold across venues\, libraries\, public spaces\, and neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. \nThis generation-spanning double bill features Irreversible Entanglements\, a free-jazz quintet with an experimental punk mentality\, consisting of poet/vocalist Camae Ayewa (often known as Moor Mother)\, bassist Luke Stewart\, trumpeter Aquiles Navarro\, saxophonist Keir Neuringer\, and drummer Tcheser Holmes. Along with several special guests\, they’ll interpret the music of Coltrane’s landmark 1966 album Ascension. The bill also includes a trio of giants\, all of whom have carried the legendary saxophonist’s innovations forward into the 21st century: saxophonist Odean Pope\, a friend of Trane’s who honed his own skills at informal sessions at the Strawberry Mansion home; bassist Reggie Workman\, a member of the John Coltrane Quartet in the early 1960s\, appearing on albums like Africa Brass and Live at the Village Vanguard; and drummer Andrew Cyrille\, whose storied career includes work with Cecil Taylor and Trio 3 with Workman and Oliver Lake.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/ars-nova-presents-irreversible-entanglements-presents-ascension-odean-pope-reggie-workman-andrew-cyrille-trio/
LOCATION:Mandell Theater\, 3220 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T063533Z
CREATED:20260717T162309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T063533Z
UID:13098-1790362800-1790362800@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Collier Plays Coltrane presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Isaiah Collier will present his “Collier Plays Coltrane” program to close the series with a special performance honoring the music and impact of John Coltrane through innovative interpretations and original compositions.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/collier-plays-coltrane/
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:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195249Z
CREATED:20260908T061320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195249Z
UID:13349-1790362800-1790370000@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Coltrane on Screen 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 a selection of films produced from 1970 to the present exploring John and Alice Coltrane’s music and spiritual legacy.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/coltrane-on-screen-presented-by-north-philadelphia-history-festival-the-john-coltrane-edition/
LOCATION:Wagner Free Institute of Science\, 1700 W Montgomery Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195242Z
CREATED:20260908T062256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195242Z
UID:13356-1790420400-1790420400@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:El Jardin de la Música y El Espíritu 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. \nAnula Shetty and Michael Kuetemeyer of Termite TV are working in collaboration with Iris Brown of the Norris Square Neighborhood Project to install a series of augmented reality artworks at Las Parcelas Garden. Co-created with local residents\, these stories explore Bomba and Plena\, two deeply spiritual Afro-Puerto Rican musical traditions born from the need to honor ancestors\, survive hardship\, and resist colonialism. This installation is part of “Places of Power: Las Parcelas\,” a community-based\, immersive AR/VR project by Termite TV.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/el-jardin-de-la-musica-y-el-espiritu-presented-by-north-philadelphia-history-festival-the-john-coltrane-edition/
LOCATION:Las Parcelas (Norris Square Neighborhood Project)\, 2248 N. Palethorpe St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195233Z
CREATED:20260923T151911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195233Z
UID:13464-1790424000-1790424000@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme: The Man\, The Music and His Timeless Message with Ashley Kahn
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, John Coltrane’s towering legend and enduring influence overshadows his message\, which he meticulously wove into his best known album — which some have called his musical self-portrait — A Love Supreme. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of this seminal recording\, this presentation employs music and video excerpts to better understand the connection between Coltrane’s music and universal message. How did he work spiritual focus into his music? What role did Coltrane envision for himself and his recordings? What was his core message\, and how does it continue to influence musicians and attract an audience well beyond the jazz circle\, to this day?
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/john-coltranes-a-love-supreme-the-man-the-music-and-his-timeless-message-with-ashley-kahn/
LOCATION:The Study at University City\, 20 S. 33rd St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195224Z
CREATED:20260923T151649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195224Z
UID:13460-1790427600-1790427600@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:The Work of Legacy with Kathleen Hennessy and Matthew Garrison\, in conversation with Nomadic Archivist Project’s Steven Fullwood
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a candid conversation the responsibilities and complexities of musical legacy and stewardship\, featuring Kathleen Hennessy\, Matthew Garrison\, and Steven Fullwood of Nomadic Archivists Project\, at The Study at University City on September 26. \nKathleen Hennessy is Vice President of The John & Alice Coltrane Home and leads Coltrane Legacy projects\, including Year of Alice and the Alice Coltrane Oral History. She also leads the working group for the John Coltrane House in Philadelphia\, advancing the preservation and celebration of the Coltranes’ artistic and cultural legacies.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/the-work-of-legacy-with-kathleen-hennessy-and-matthew-garrison-in-conversation-with-nomadic-archivist-projects-steven-fullwood/
LOCATION:The Study at University City\, 20 S. 33rd St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T195215Z
CREATED:20260923T151329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T195215Z
UID:13457-1790431200-1790431200@jazzphiladelphia.org
SUMMARY:Invocations: Calling Upon the Spirit of John Coltrane with William Parker
DESCRIPTION:Ars Nova Workshop welcomes William Parker for a special invocation ceremony at the Monument in Waiting\, calling upon the spirit of John Coltrane.
URL:https://jazzphiladelphia.org/event/invocations-calling-upon-the-spirit-of-john-coltrane-with-william-parker/
LOCATION:Monument in Waiting Drexel University Korman Quad\, 33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coltrane Centennial Event
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