Coltrane 100: Lovano, Aldana, Makhathini, Oh, Watts

A collective tribute marking a century since the birth of iconic saxophonist John Coltrane, reflecting his enduring influence across generations, geographies, and musical traditions.

‘This quintet will honor Coltrane’s compositions as a springboard to explore and express ourselves. We do not seek to recreate, but rather to create in the spirit of Coltrane.’ – Joe Lovano

Six leading voices in modern jazz come together for a rare collective set. Saxophonists Joe Lovano and Melissa Aldana bring a deep connection to the post-Coltrane lineage longside a focus on narrative and identity. Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini draws on South African musical and spiritual traditions to shape a highly personal language. Bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts complete the group, grounding the music with clarity, depth and decades of experience.

The Coltrane 100 tour is produced with the approval of Jowcol Music LLC o/b/o Estate of John Coltrane.