Edwin Outwater, conductor
July 22
TD Pavilion
Pack a picnic and join us for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of jazz legend John Coltrane’s birth. The program features his son, Ravi Coltrane, performing alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Edwin Outwater on July 22 at TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann.
For John Coltrane, a musician was a message-giver; making music was an endeavor tied to a larger, greater good. His compositions and recordings are now permanent parts of the canon of great American music, recognized by the Library of Congress, with many inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame. Today, his work is essential study for young musicians seeking to unlock the secrets of the jazz tradition. In mainstream media, Coltrane is frequently referenced in television shows and major Hollywood films like Malcolm X, Mo’ Better Blues, Jerry Maguire, Mr. Holland’s Opus, among many others.
Now, with Coltrane 100: Legacy, his compositions receive a treatment like never before. Performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra in newly commissioned arrangements, Coltrane’s most enduring works are expanded and reimagined by some of today’s most acclaimed arrangers. Coltrane played his songs in new ways in every performance, and that quest to discover new meaning in the pieces continues today.
Showtime 8:00PM
Presented By
Highmark Mann
Artists, repertoire, and set times are subject to change.
The Steinway Piano is the official piano of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts and is provided by Steinway & Sons.
No audio/video tape recording devices or photographs allowed.
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