The Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates John Coltrane's 100th birthday

Ravi Coltrane honors father's musical legacy with 'Coltrane 100'

Before John Coltrane belonged to the world, he belonged to Philadelphia. The saxophonist arrived from High Point, North Carolina, as a teenager and bought his first home at in Strawberry Mansion in 1952. He went on to sharpen the sound…

The Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates John Coltrane's 100th birthday

John Coltrane's 100th birthday will be celebrated with a Philadelphia concert featuring his son Ravi Coltrane and new renditions of his greatest work.

Senator Hughes Announces Coltrane 100 Philly Lineup for Citywide Centennial Honoring John Coltrane

More than 30 performances, community initiatives and artist grants celebrate John Coltrane’s legacy while investing in Philadelphia’s next generation of musicians. PHILADELPHIA, July 23, 2026 — Today, Sen. Vincent Hughes, in partnership with Jazz Philadelphia, Creative Philadelphia, Ars Nova Workshop, and WRTI at Temple University, today announced the lineup for Coltrane 100 Philly, a citywide centennial celebration honoring jazz legend John Col…

Philadelphia Launches John Coltrane Centennial Celebration

Philadelphia will officially launch its citywide Coltrane 100 celebration on Thursday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Yard on John Coltrane Street. The free event will bring together members of the Coltrane family, civic and cultural leaders, artists, and community organizations. The program includes an appearance by the Hines Creative Arts Legacy Ensemble, special…