The estate of legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader John Coltrane will mark the 100th anniversary of the musician’s birth with “Coltrane 100,” a year-long global celebration including recorded music, live performance, events and more.
At the core of the celebration is the first-ever release of the “Tiberi Tapes,” a set of private live recordings captured by musician Frank Tiberi between 1961 and 1965 in clubs in New York and Philadelphia. Set for release via Impulse! Records, the collection will debut in September 2026, preceded by a Record Store Day preview, “The Tiberi Tapes: a Preview of the Mythical Recordings,” due April 18.
“The Tiberi tapes have literally been the stuff of legend in the world of John Coltrane until now,” says Jamie Krents, president-CEO of UMe and Verve Label Group. “We’re thrilled to finally get to share these recordings of Coltrane’s musical evolution with the world.”
On September 23, the 100th anniversary of Coltrane’s birth, the Hollywood Bowl hosts the Los Angeles premiere of “Coltrane 100: Legacy,” a symphonic celebration with new arrangements of Coltrane’s popular and groundbreaking works newly reinterpreted, expanded, and reimagined for orchestra by the top arrangers of the current era. The Hollywood Bowl performance features soloist Lakecia Benjamin, acclaimed for her 2020 album of John and Alice Coltrane compositions. Benjamin will be backed by her touring band and a 16-piece orchestra.
Wynton Marsalis closes the evening in his final performance at the Hollywood Bowl. “Coltrane 100: Legacy” makes its St. Louis debut with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on February 28 with soloist Joe Lovano, conducted by Edwin Outwater.
Impulse! Records and partner labels will celebrate Coltrane’s catalog throughout 2026 with an extensive slate of releases that honor both the breadth and depth of his recorded legacy. Impluse! Records releases include “Africa/Brass” (April 24), “Impressions” (May 22), “Ascension” (June 12), “Meditations” (August 14), “Live at Birdland” (October 23), and “The Essential John Coltrane,” a Target-exclusive limited-edition 2LP, available now.
Impulse! Records has also today unveiled the first-ever official music video for “A Love Supreme: ‘Acknowledgement,’” the suite’s opening movement, directed by award-winning filmmaker AG Rojas. Filmed on Kodak Double-X black-and-white 16mm, the live-action work recreates Van Gelder Studio as it appeared on the day “A Love Supreme” was recorded, December 9, 1964.
Craft Recordings is looking back at Coltrane’s earliest days as a leader with a curated collection of originals and standards. “The Best of John Coltrane” (March 13) draws from the saxophonist’s 1957–1958 sessions, and more releases are due later in the year.
Rhino Records kicked off the Centennial with the “1960-1964 Mono (Rhino High Fidelity)” boxed set, bringing together “Giant Steps,” “Coltrane Jazz,” “My Favorite Things,” “Olé Coltrane,” “Coltrane Plays the Blues,” and “Coltrane’s Sound.” The collection is AAA cut from the original analog mono master tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl at Optimal and limited to 2,000 individually numbered copies. The records are presented in glossy gatefold jackets with the alternate French cover art and the original U.S. cover art inside the gatefolds, and exclusive new liner notes by music writer Syd Schwartz.
Also this year, both The John & Alice Coltrane Home in Dix Hills, New York and The John Coltrane House in Philadelphia will open to the public for the first time. John and Alice Coltrane lived, composed, recorded, and pursued spiritual study during a period of profound artistic transformation during their time in the New York home, and Coltrane came of age as a creative innovator within the local music community while living in the Philadelphia House. The homes will present two major off site Centennial initiatives: in New York, a collaboration with ShapeShifter Plus focused on performance, education, and new creation; and in Philadelphia, a multi-month, citywide tribute presented with Ars Nova Workshop that situates Coltrane’s work within the city that shaped his artistic foundations with an emphasis on youth engagement.
