John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 - July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer from North Carolina. He rose to prominence as a sideman with Miles Davis in the mid-1950s before leading his own groups, where his 'sheets of sound' technique and deep spiritual vision produced landmark albums that permanently altered the course of jazz. His 1964 recording A Love Supreme is widely regarded as one of the most significant albums in all of 20th-century music.
The long-mythologized Tiberi Tapes - private live recordings from 1961-1965 - are released via Impulse! Records as the centrepiece of the Coltrane 100 centennial celebration.
The Hollywood Bowl hosts the LA premiere of 'Coltrane 100: Legacy', a symphonic concert on what would have been Coltrane's 100th birthday.
The Coltrane Estate announces COLTRANE 100, a year-long global centennial celebration spanning recorded music, live performance, visual art, and institutional partnerships.
Impulse! Records releases the first-ever official music video for 'A Love Supreme: Acknowledgement', directed by filmmaker AG Rojas.
Rhino Records announces the compilation 'John Coltrane 100 - Selections from 1951-1967' as a 6LP and 2LP box set, due October 3, 2026.
