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John Coltrane's 100th birthday celebrated across jazz community

Musicians and fans mark a century since the birth of the jazz legend on September 23, 1926.

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What to know

  • September 23, 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane's birth on September 23, 1926.
  • The jazz community is commemorating the milestone with special broadcasts, curated playlists, and social media tributes.
  • Coltrane's influence on 20th-century music and iconic albums like 'A Love Supreme' and 'Giant Steps' remain central to celebrations of his legacy.

John Coltrane Jazz saxophonist and composer

John Coltrane's 100th birthday celebrated across jazz community
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    Social media tributes flood in on Coltrane's centennial

    Musicians and jazz fans across Mastodon and Reddit post birthday tributes celebrating Coltrane's legacy and most celebrated works.

    “Happy 100th Birthday John Coltrane. The one and only. Love Supreme. Giant Steps. And so many more. There will never be another like him.”
    — popcornreel
    • jontofski.bsky.social

      John Coltrane. Born 100 years ago today. Acrylic, ink and pencil.

      jontofski.bsky.socialBluesky20h ago3.2k▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • mariapopova@indieweb.social

      John Coltrane, born 100 years ago today, on creativity, perseverance against rejection, and how hardship fuels art

      mariapopova@indieweb.socialMastodon7h ago10▲view on Mastodon ↗
    • michaelwarburton.bsky.social

      Remembering JOHN COLTRANE — born 100yrs ago today — and who despite passing at the age of just 40 remains one of the most influential & talented musicians in the history of Jazz.

      michaelwarburton.bsky.socialBluesky23h ago44▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Jazz podcast celebrates Coltrane's centennial with special episode

    A jazz podcast marks the 100th birthdate with a program featuring free soloing and ballads, alongside performances from drummers Jeff Hamilton and Mike Clark, and pianists Hampton Hawes and Christian Sands.

    “This week marks the 100th birthdate of John Coltrane, September 23, 1926.”
    — digginjazz (Jazz and Beyond podcast)
    • digginjazz@jazztodon.com

      Coltrane at 100 This week marks the 100th birthdate of John Coltrane, September 23, 1926. I have played so much Trane and Miles over the past several months, that I didn't dedicate the entire show to JC's birthday, but played a set near the end that celebrates Trane's free soloing as well as lush ballads. Prior to that set we feature drummer Jeff…

      digginjazz@jazztodon.comMastodon3d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    John Coltrane born — John Coltrane is born on September 23, 1926. He would go on to become one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.

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  1. 2 outlets Marking the 100th birthday of jazz great John Coltrane

    first by NPR Music, 1d ago · also Semafor

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