JOHN COLTRANE
Celebrating a Century of a Jazz Legend
John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer.
He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.
John Coltrane’s 100th birthday was on September 23, 2026, and was celebrated globally throughout 2026 as part of the Coltrane Estate’s official 100-year initiative.
Key Centennial Highlights & Releases
Tiberi Tapes:
The first-ever release of private live recordings captured by Frank Tiberi between 1961 and 1965 in clubs in New York and Philadelphia via Impulse! Records (with a Record Store Day preview earlier in the year).
Landmarked Dix Hills Home:
The historic John and Alice Coltrane Home in Dix Hills (near Huntington, NY) opened parts of the newly renovated property to the public for the first time during the centennial milestone.
Coltrane 100 Box Set:
A career-spanning 6LP vinyl box set (Selections from 1951-1967) released by Rhino on October 2, 2026, remastered by Bernie Grundman with an essay by Ben Ratliff. Available directly via the Rhino Store and the John Coltrane Official Store.
