Coltrane 100

Hop on the “Blue Train,” pack a picnic, and join us for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of jazz legend John Coltrane’s birth. The program features his son, Ravi Coltrane, performing alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Edwin Outwater on July 22 at TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann. 

For John Coltrane, a musician was a messenger; making music was an endeavor tied to a larger, greater good. His compositions and recordings are now permanent parts of the canon of great American music, recognized by the Library of Congress, with many inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame. Today, his work is essential study for young musicians seeking to unlock the secrets of the jazz tradition. In mainstream media, Coltrane is frequently referenced in television shows and major Hollywood films like Malcolm X, Mo’ Better Blues, Jerry Maguire, Mr. Holland’s Opus, among many others.