A John Coltrane 100th Birthday Celebration & The Life of Sonny Rollins presented by Jaleel Shaw
Friday, May 29, 2026
7:00 PM
The Jazz Gallery
1160 Broadway, Suite 612, New York, NY 10001
$30–$40
Scheduled
About This Event
Alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw brings a program marking John Coltrane’s 100th birthday and surveying the life and work of Sonny Rollins to The Jazz Gallery. Shaw frames the material within the modern jazz continuum, emphasizing clarity, forward motion and disciplined horn technique while presenting music associated with each saxophonist.
About A John Coltrane 100th Birthday Celebration
At The Jazz Gallery, “A John Coltrane 100th Birthday Celebration” frames Coltrane’s centennial as a living New York story, not a museum piece. The program centers on saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, working in dialogue with Coltrane’s legacy through performance rather than narration. In a city where Coltrane’s late work was forged on bandstands and in studios, the set reads as a local act of remembrance. One clear takeaway: the music holds up because it still invites risk and revision.
About the Artists
Jaleel Shaw
Jaleel Shaw is an American jazz alto saxophonist with a steady presence on New York City stages, including appearances at The Jazz Gallery. His work sits in the modern jazz continuum, shaped by close listening to earlier masters and a disciplined, inside-the-line command of the horn.
John Coltrane
Step into the world of jazz with John Coltrane, a towering figure whose musical genius continues to resonate through the ages. His profound influence on jazz and 20th-century music makes him a staple of the genre, inspiring countless artists and audiences alike.
Sonny Rollins
Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians.