Trumpetist

A live performance of John Coltrane’s Africa/Brass is rarer than a total eclipse, but D.C. audiences have a chance to experience the mind-blowing album with legendary trumpeter Charles Tolliver as their adventurous, avant-garde guide. At this exclusive concert, Tolliver performs Coltrane’s music with acclaimed saxophonist Camille Thurman and Howard University’s dynamic vocal jazz ensemble Afro Blue.

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Charles Tolliver presents Africa/Brass Feat. Camille Thurman

Kennedy Center

A towering figure in the 1960s and 70s post-Coltrane movement now known as “spiritual jazz,” trumpeter and composer Charles Tolliver honors the legacy of John Coltrane for his centennial, performing the jazz legend’s landmark 1961 large ensemble album Africa/Brass with his power-packed quintet and brass orchestra.

Trumpetist

Charles Tolliver

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 25, 2026

Charles Tolliver · San Francisco Jazz

6 - 7 Nov, 2026

Charles Tolliver Honors John Coltrane's 'Africa/Brass' · San Francisco Jazz

Past events

Oct 21, 2023

Charles Tolliver presents Africa/Brass Feat. Camille Thurman · Kennedy Center

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