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John Coltrane’s 100th birthday will be celebrated together with Isaiah Collier: The young saxophonist from Chicago is very much in the spirit of Coltrane. Hr Big Band fans can look forward to hearing Coltrane’s masterpiece, “A Love Supreme,” performed live once again that evening in Jim McNeely’s arrangement. The program also features music by Isaiah Collier himself, newly arranged by Grammy Award winner John Beasley.

John Beasley has won two Grammys, both for “Best Arrangement.” His arrangements are catchy and lighthearted without sacrificing artistic depth or technical virtuosity. John Coltrane wrote the album “A Love Supreme” in 1964 as a suite and recorded it in a single session. To this day, it is often cited and revered. It is one of jazz’s truly timeless masterpieces, touching people with its ethereal power both then and now. Isaiah Collier began his career in Ernest Dawkins’ Young Masters Quartet before founding his own band. Like John Coltrane, the spiritual aspect of music is very close to his heart. His albums explore faith, beliefs, wisdom, and, not least, African American cultural heritage. His pieces captivate with their depth of content and move listeners with their poignant emotionality.

Duration: approx. 120 minutes, including intermission.

Photo: Sonny Dayes

September 17, 8:00 p.m.

hr-Sendesaal, Bertramstr. 8, Frankfurt

50% off: €29 for 2 tickets

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