NJPAC: The must-attend Coltrane 100 is going down this spring
I love living in the moment but my goodness if I am counting down the days until the New Jersey Performing Arts Center launches its massive Coltrane 100: Both Directions at Once celebration Saturday, April 18. Holy smokes.
It’s an absolute Date Night-approved outing in celebration of the iconic musician and the classics he’s delivered for decades and decades. Peep the deets and pull through with me and the family this spring!
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) proudly commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of the most esteemed jazz performers of our era, John Coltrane. The "Coltrane 100: Both Directions at Once" performance will take place on Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., featuring the remarkable talents of Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makhathini, John Patitucci, and Jeff “Tain” Watts as they celebrate the life and music of John Coltrane.
It has been a century since the birth of John Coltrane, the groundbreaking jazz icon whose work has inspired and influenced countless musicians across generations. Coltrane once described his musical philosophy to fellow saxophonist Wayne Shorter, likening it to “[starting] a sentence in the middle, and then going to the beginning and the end of it at the same time… both directions at once.” This centennial celebration will showcase saxophonists Joe Lovano and Melissa Aldana, pianist Nduduzo Makhathini, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts as they pay tribute to Coltrane. They will explore “both directions at once” through modern interpretations of classic Coltrane repertoire along with original compositions inspired by his enduring legacy.
Tickets for "Coltrane 100" will be available for purchase starting Friday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. To secure your tickets early, please visit NJPAC.org, call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or stop by the NJPAC Box Office located at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey.About NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey — where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. As New Jersey’s anchor cultural institution, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 12 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997 and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit njpac.org for more information @njpacNJPAC
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