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For this exclusive evening, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane explores the music of his legendary parents John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane.

Although Coltrane has delved into his father’s work on occasion, including serving as artistic director for SFJAZZ’s weeklong celebration of the 50th Anniversary of John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme in 2014, this performance is his serious re-examination of the singular work of both his parents. Coltrane is furthering his family legacy by “embracing jazz’s past only as a means to communicate his own modern-day voice.” (Okayplayer)

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Ravi Coltrane: Cosmic Music with special guests

SFJAZZ Center

Coltrane’s powerful acoustic quartet with pianist David Virelles, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Johnathan Blake honors the life and legacy of the saxophonist’s lifelong friend, mentor, and collaborator Pharoah Sanders who passed away in 2022. Joining them for this night of spiritual journeys and sonic exploration is a pair of very special guests, tenor master Joe Lovano and Sanders’ son, multi-instrumentalist Tomoki Sanders.

Ravi Coltrane: Pharoah Sanders Tribute

Ravi Coltrane settles into his week as Resident Artistic Director with a pair of cutting-edge bands that focus on his original compositions. His trio is a decidedly electrified distillation of the young band from his Cosmic Music project featuring keyboardist Gadi Lehavi and drummer Elé Howell. His veteran acoustic quartet, now dubbed Coltraxx, includes pianist David Virelles, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Johnathan Blake.



Ravi Coltrane Electric Band & Coltraxx

Known worldwide for his 15-year membership in Kenny Barron’s working trio and sideman duty with Pharoah Sanders, Chris Potter, and Tom Harrell among others, one of the most accomplished and in-demand drummers in modern jazz makes his West Coast debut as a leader with these four nights, joined by his dynamic quintet Pentad. Featuring Bay Area raised saxophone great Dayna Stephens and piano phenom Fabian Almazan along with young vibraphone virtuoso Jalen Baker and Blake’s longtime collaborator, bassist Dezron Douglas, the group performs material from Blake’s fourth album and 2021 Blue Note debut Homeward Bound.



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Events

30 - 31 Mar, 2024

Ravi Coltrane: Cosmic Music with special guests · San Francisco Jazz

Mar 29, 2024

Ravi Coltrane: Pharoah Sanders Tribute · San Francisco Jazz

Mar 28, 2024

Ravi Coltrane Electric Band & Coltraxx · San Francisco Jazz

8 - 11 Feb, 2024

Johnathan Blake's Pentad · San Francisco Jazz

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