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  • Ars Nova presents Sun Ra Arkestra Performs the Music of John Coltrane

    Mandell Theater 3220 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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. John Coltrane changed […]

  • Ars Nova presents Terri Lyne Carrington Celebrates Coltrane: Legacy of Love and Liberation // L’Rain

    Mandell Theater 3220 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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. John Coltrane changed the course of music, but his story is […]

  • Ars Nova presents Irreversible Entanglements presents Ascension // Odean Pope-Reggie Workman-Andrew Cyrille Trio

    Mandell Theater 3220 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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. John Coltrane changed the course […]

  • Collier

    Philadelphia Museum of Art presents Collier Plays Coltrane

    Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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.

  • Ars Nova presents Immanuel Wilkins Quartet // Divine Offering

    Mandell Theater 3220 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 acclaimed saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins and a celebration of the music of Alice Coltrane, at the Mandell Theater on Saturday, September 26, 2026. John Coltrane changed the course of music, but […]

  • Ars Nova presents Marilyn Crispell / Tyshawn Sorey Duo

    Mandell Theater 3220 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 culminates with the duo of Marilyn Crispell and Tyshawn Sorey at the Mandell Theater on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Marilyn Crispell has become one of the most […]

  • Highmark Mann presents Jazz Under The Stars: Kirk Whalum

    Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Jazz Under The Stars: Kirk Whalum September 30 | 8:00 PM Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts 5201 Parkside Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131

  • Free Library of Philadelphia presents Coltrane at 100: A Neighborhood Listening Experience

    Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia, PA, United States

    John Coltrane turned 100 this year. His music still sounds like the future. The Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project invites you to sit down, listen deeply, and discover why. Guided by a noted jazz scholar, this free 90-minute program brings Coltrane's groundbreaking sound back to the Philadelphia neighborhoods that shaped him — no musical background required, […]