Powell Hall Presents

Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves

Celebrate John Coltrane

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Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, 7:00pm This event has passed

Powell Hall Presents

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Program

Branford Marsalis, saxophone
Dianne Reeves, vocals

Additional artists and repertoire to be announced.

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About this Concert

Grammy-winning jazz luminaries Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves come together to celebrate the timeless ballads of John Coltrane, which they have recorded and will release on the centennial of Coltrane’s birth this September. At the heart of the evening is the landmark 1963 recording by John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman—a masterwork of tenderness and restraint. Celebrate the enduring legacy of John Coltrane with some of the most intimate and emotionally transcendent music ever recorded in jazz.

Note: This is a Powell Hall Presents concert. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra does not perform at this event.

Presented in partnership with The Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries

- Dianne Reeves is one of the world’s pre-eminent jazz vocalists, known for her virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings. She has received the Grammy for “Best Jazz Vocal Performance” for three consecutive recordings—a Grammy first in any vocal category.
- Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is an NEA Jazz Masters recipient, three-time Grammy Award winner, and Tony and Emmy Award nominee. For nearly 40 years, he has led the Branford Marsalis Quartet, a celebrated ensemble known for its original compositions and uncompromising interpretation of jazz and popular classics.
- September 2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth. To celebrate, the John Coltrane Estate has launched “Coltrane 100,” a global, year-long centennial event recognizing his lasting impact as a saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. Recent SLSO collaborations include Miles Davis and John Coltrane Centennial in June 2026 and Coltrane 100: Legacy in February 2026.

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