Please note: this concert will take place at Bozar (Henry Le Boeuf Hall), 23 Rue Ravenstein, 1000 Brussels, located near Brussels Central Station.

Tickets are available via: Coltrane 100 - Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makhathini, Linda May Han Oh, Jeff "Tain" Watts | Bozar Brussels

(JOHN) COLTRANE 100: A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL JAZZ INNOVATORS

AB, Bozar and Kaaitheater join forces to present a unique tribute to John Coltrane: one of the most influential innovators in the history of jazz. Coltrane sculpted an entirely inimitable signature sound with his saxophone (a Belgian invention by Adolphe Sax). 

His rich oeuvre is now considered a sacred legacy: “Many artists achieve greatness but very few produce work that is so moving that it’s considered sacred.” To mark Coltrane’s 100th birthday, in 2026 we honour his legacy with a series of dance performances, concerts, screenings and artist talks.

JOE LOVANO x MELISSA ALDANA x NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI x LINDA MAY HAN OH x JEFF 'TAIN' WATTS: BOTH DIRECTIONS AT ONCE
To mark the centenary of John Coltrane’s birth, five leading figures from the world of contemporary jazz pay tribute to his vision and legacy. An impressive all-star quintet performs under the leadership of luminary saxophonist Joe Lovano, renowned for his lyrical improvisations and free, adventurous playing. At his side is saxophonist Melissa Aldana, who, with her powerful and distinctive tone, has become one of the most striking voices of her generation. Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini, deeply rooted in spiritual jazz, completes the ensemble alongside double bassist Linda May Han Oh – known for her rhythmic finesse – and legendary drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts. In Coltrane 100: Both Directions at Once, the quintet looks both to the past and the future through reworked standards and original compositions inspired by Coltrane’s work.
 
Line up:

Joe Lovano : sax
Melissa Aldana : sax
Nduduzo Makhathini: piano
Linda May Han Oh: double bass
Jeff "Tain" Watts: drums