Together with the three outstanding tenor saxophonists Tony Lakatos, Johannes Müller, and Gilad Atzmon, the band presents an energetic, deeply felt tribute to one of the most influential musicians in jazz history.

Coltrane represents like no other the spiritual dimension of jazz – the tireless search for expression, freedom, and depth. The program 100 Years of John Coltrane combines newly arranged classics like Equinox or A Love Supreme with somewhat lesser-known, but no less excellent works like Lonnies Lament or Grand Central, thus creating a coherent picture of Coltrane’s entire oeuvre.

The program was specifically written for this project by the renowned Kronenburg arranger Frank Reinshagen for a Small Big Band setup (10 musicians) and the three soloists. The arrangements of the Big Band open space for dense sound colors, powerful brass ensembles, and expressive solos of the three tenors, whose individual voices engage in an intense dialogue. The result is a sonic firework between tradition and modernity – a bow to Coltrane’s legacy!

Cast:

The 3 Tenors: Gilad Atzmon, Johannes Müller, Tony Lakatos

Silent Explosion Orchestra: Saxes: Fabian Schöne, Damien Prud’homme, Sebastian Nagler Trombones: Ludwig Nuss, Peter Hedrich

Trumpets: Ernie Hammes, Florian Sperzel Rhythm: László Szitkó, Jan Dittmann, Kevin Naßhan

Arrangements: Frank Reinshagen

The project is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Time: 7.00-9.00 p.m.
Cost: 26€, 29€ at the door
Location: Dahlem-Kronenburg, House for Teacher Training, Burgstr. 20
Info Tel.: 0163. 2928207
Email: info@freiesforumkronenburg.de