John Coltrane (1926-1967) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer whose decade as a leader - from hard bop through modal jazz to free jazz - permanently reshaped the language of the music. His 1965 album A Love Supreme, recorded with the Classic Quartet of McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones, stands as one of the most acclaimed records in jazz history. Coltrane died of liver cancer at 40, yet his influence has only grown: he received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992 and a special Pulitzer Prize posthumously.
The Coltrane Estate launched 'Coltrane 100,' a year-long global centennial celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Coltrane's birth, including rare recordings, reissues, and live events.
The long-mythologized 'Tiberi Tapes' - private live recordings captured by Frank Tiberi between 1961 and 1965 - were announced for their first-ever official release via Impulse! Records in September 2026.
Impulse! Records released the first-ever official music video for 'A Love Supreme: Acknowledgement,' directed by filmmaker AG Rojas and shot on 16mm black-and-white film recreating Van Gelder Studio as it appeared on the day of the original 1964 recording session.
The Hollywood Bowl is set to host the Los Angeles premiere of 'Coltrane 100: Legacy' on September 23 - Coltrane's birthday - a symphonic celebration featuring soloist Lakecia Benjamin and a closing performance by Wynton Marsalis.
Both The John & Alice Coltrane Home in Dix Hills, New York and The John Coltrane House in Philadelphia are opening to the public for the first time as part of the centennial.
Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and drummer Chad Taylor pay tribute to John Coltrane through intense duets marking his centenary.
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves pay homage to jazz legend John Coltrane in an exceptional concert.
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves pay tribute to John Coltrane with a special jazz concert at Alte Oper Frankfurt.