John Coltrane had a transformative presence during his earthly lifetime and beyond. Join Terri Lyne Carrington, Angélika Beener, and Immanuel Wilkins in conversation on their impressions of Coltrane’s sonic ubiquity, spiritual transcendence, and palpable endurance, commemorating his 100th.    

Ars Nova Workshop welcomes acclaimed author and music historian Ashley Kahn for a special multimedia presentation exploring the spiritual message at the heart of John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme—and what this deeply personal work reveals about Coltrane’s understanding of music, purpose, and his place in the world.

Join Ars Nova Workshop on John Coltrane’s 100th birthday for a very special late-night celebration of his life, music, and enduring influence, featuring DJ Spinna, Cosmo Baker & Angélika Beener.

Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating the life and legacy of John Coltrane on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth. A week of performances culminates with the duo of Marilyn Crispell and Tyshawn Sorey at the Mandell Theater on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Ars Nova Workshop presents the Panamanian-American drummer, percussionist, composer, and bandleader Daniel Villarreal at Solar Myth for two nights, November 6-7, 2026.