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(Newark, New Jersey – November 12, 2025) — New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) proudly commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of the most esteemed jazz performers of our era, John Coltrane. The “Coltrane 100: Both Directions at Once” performance will take place on Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., featuring the remarkable talents of Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makhathini, John Patitucci, and Jeff “Tain” Watts as they celebrate the life and music of John Coltrane.
It has been a century since the birth of John Coltrane, the groundbreaking jazz icon whose work has inspired and influenced countless musicians across generations.
Coltrane once described his musical philosophy to fellow saxophonist Wayne Shorter, likening it to “[starting] a sentence in the middle, and then going to the beginning and the end of it at the same time… both directions at once.”
This centennial celebration will showcase saxophonists Joe Lovano and Melissa Aldana, pianist Nduduzo Makhathini, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts as they pay tribute to Coltrane. They will explore “both directions at once” through modern interpretations of classic Coltrane repertoire along with original compositions inspired by his enduring legacy.
Tickets for “Coltrane 100” will be available for purchase starting Friday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. To secure your tickets early, please visit NJPAC.org, call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or stop by the NJPAC Box Office located at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey.
