“A LOVE SUPREME” ARTISTS ANNOUNCED
Marking the 60th anniversary of “A Love Supreme,” NYC Winter Jazzfest presents IMPRESSIONS: Improvisatory interpretations on
“A Love Supreme” on Sunday, January 12, at Roulette at 409 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The all-star concert will feature tenor saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and his quartet with David Virelles, Jeff “Tain” Watts, and Dezron Douglas, followed by a round-robin set of guest improvisers including Allison Miller, Angelica Sanchez, Ben Williams, James Brandon Lewis, Joel Ross, Kalia Vandever, Kassa Overall, Kenny Warren, Linda May Han Oh, Mali Obomsawin, Melissa Aldana, Nasheet Waits, Orrin Evans, Rafiq Bhatia, Sam Newsome, Theon Cross, Tomoki Sanders, plus more TBA.
Brooklyn, NY – Winter Jazzfest is thrilled to present an extraordinary evening of music celebrating the 60th anniversary of saxophonist John Coltrane's iconic album, A Love Supreme. This special event, titled "IMPRESSIONS: Improvisatory Interpretations on 'A Love Supreme'," will take place on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Roulette Intermedium in Downtown Brooklyn.
Leading the celebration will be acclaimed saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, son of the legendary John Coltrane, performing alongside his esteemed quartet featuring David Virelles (piano), Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums), and Dezron Douglas (bass). They will be followed by guest improvisers continuing the themes of the A Love Supreme in five separate ensemble sections. The improvisers include Allison Miller, Angelica Sanchez, Ben Williams, James Brandon Lewis, Joel Ross, Kalia Vandever, Kassa Overall, Kenny Warren, Linda May Han Oh, Mali Obomsawin, Melissa Aldana, Nasheet Waits, Orrin Evans, Rafiq Bhatia, Sam Newsome, Theon Cross, and Tomoki Sanders.
Recorded in 1964 and released in 1965, A Love Supreme stands as a monumental achievement in jazz history. Coltrane's spiritual and musical exploration on the album continues to resonate with audiences and inspire musicians worldwide. This event promises to be a unique and powerful tribute to this enduring masterpiece.
The evening will begin with a pre-show panel discussion moderated by Ashley Kahn at 6:30 PM, followed by Ravi Coltrane's quartet performance at 8:00 PM. The concert will conclude with five unique improvisational sets featuring the all-star lineup of guest artists.
"IMPRESSIONS: Improvisatory Interpretations on 'A Love Supreme'" is presented with support from Impulse! Records.
About Ravi Coltrane:
Ravi Coltrane is a Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bandleader, and composer who has carved his own path in the world of jazz. Known for his soulful sound and adventurous spirit, Coltrane has released a series of acclaimed albums and collaborated with a wide range of musicians.
About Roulette:
Roulette is a non-profit interdisciplinary arts organization dedicated to presenting experimental and adventurous music, dance, and other art forms.
About Impulse Records
For sixty years, Impulse Records has stood as a label of musical integrity and lasting cultural significance. Known as the “house that Trane built” in honor of its best-selling artist John Coltrane, the label produced music exciting in its experimental charge, and spiritual in its priority. Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Max Roach, Ray Charles, Alice Coltrane, Keith Jarrett, Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, and Pharoah Sanders were but a few of the legendary musicians who helped define the label's sound and message. To this day, Impulse continues to proudly wear its distinctive orange-and-black color scheme, and is home to the new vanguard of creative musicians including Brandee Younger, Irreversible Entanglements, The Messthetics, Shabaka Hutchings and his groups Sons of Kemet, Shabaka & the Ancestors, and the psychedelic jazz trio The Comet Is Coming.
RAVI COLTRANE QUARTET with David Virelles, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Dezron Douglas + Improvised Improvisation sets feat. Allison Miller, Angelica Sanchez, Ben Williams, James Brandon Lewis, Joel Ross, Kalia Vandever, Kassa Overall, Kenny Warren, Linda May Han Oh, Mali Obomsawin, Melissa Aldana, Nasheet Waits, Orrin Evans, Rafiq Bhatia, Sam Newsome, Theon Cross, Tomoki Sanders
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
6:00 PM Doors 6:30 PM Pre-Show Panel 8:00 PM Show