Name: Coltrane at 100: Both Directions at Once
Start: 2026-04-10T20:00:00
Location: Wortham Theater Center

Houston's cultural scene is set to sparkle with an array of captivating performances. Grammy-winning soprano Julia Bullock will showcase her boundary-defying artistry, while Brooklyn Rider explores Frida Kahlo's world through music and visuals. Jazz legend Branford Marsalis presents a reinterpretation of Keith Jarrett's classics, and Pat Metheny engages fresh talents in his Side-Eye project. With a lineup that includes the Parker Quartet, Yulianna Avdeeva, and Hiromi Uehara, this is a celebration of music's timeless appeal, drawing enthusiasts into an exciting world of sound and creativity.

A Sonic Journey: Celebrating Masterful Performances in Houston

Joe Lovano

Melissa Aldana

Ndudzo Makhathini

Matthew Garrison

Jeff "Tain" Watts

Dacamera

Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views; representing her native Japan at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo; and a Grammy Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke.

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

Wortham Theater Center

2026 marks the centennial of iconic saxophonist John Coltrane’s birth. An all-star lineup — saxophonists Joe Lovano and Melissa Aldana; pianist Ndudzo Makhathini, bassist Matthew Garrison, and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts — pays tribute to the jazz giant, whose creativity and spirituality has influenced generations of musicians.

Coltrane at 100: Both Directions at Once

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