Coltrane 100: Lovano, Aldana, Genovese, Oh, and Watts
1 upcoming show.
Coltrane 100 is a jazz tribute ensemble featuring tenor saxophonists Joe Lovano and Melissa Aldana, pianist Leo Genovese, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts. The group commemorates the centennial of John Coltrane's birth in 2026, performing his compositions and exploring his influence across generations. Their performances have been staged at venues such as the Berklee Performance Center and Symphony Space. The ensemble aims to honor Coltrane's legacy while creating new interpretations of his music.
Reviews & press
- The New York Times ↗ — “Joe Lovano has long been recognized as a musician of exceptional depth and originality—a jazz voice unlike any other.”
- Stereophile ↗ — “Engrossing, shapeshifting… [her] vibrant tone, close control and confident attack immediately established why she is such an in-demand performer.”
- DownBeat ↗ — “a supremely consequential drummer in the music — evolving the language of jazz drumming.”