Eric Ineke's Coltrane Centennial

John Coltrane is regarded as one of the greatest innovators in the history of jazz. In 2026, it will be exactly 100 years since the legendary saxophonist and composer was born. John Coltrane passed away more than fifty years ago, but today he is still among us, more alive than ever.

His sound continues to attract the attention of an ever-growing fan base. His legend is rock-solid: firmly anchored in our culture, just like that of every other musical great of the 20th century. His saxophone sound—somber, searching, dark—is still one of the most recognizable in modern jazz. His influence extends across styles and genres and transcends cultural boundaries. The modern ideal that music serves a deep spiritual, connecting purpose? A defining facet of John Coltrane.