Who: State Senator Cordell Cleare hosts the John Coltrane Jazz Appreciation Day Festival in partnership with the New York Jazz Society, Jazzmobile 60th Summerfest, New Heritage Theatre, Jazz Foundation of America, Marcus Garvey Park Alliance, and the National Jazz Museum of Harlem.

What: The John Coltrane Jazz Appreciation Day Festival will once again be a spectacular event, with our talented performers serenading the community with soulful jazz and powerful melodies that capture the essence of John Coltrane’s music. There will be jazz aficionados and people who just appreciate America’s homegrown musical genre, enjoying the rhythmic and melodic saxophone solos. We aim to pay homage to John Coltrane, this legendary jazz giant who gave us a wonderful catalog of music. Magnificent performers include Dr. ‘Satchmo’ Mannan on soprano saxophone, Craig Harris on trombone, Patience Higgins and Antonio Hart on alto saxophone, with special guest Bill Saxton on tenor saxophone.

When: Friday, September 20th, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Where: Marcus Garvey Park, Richard Rogers Amphitheater, Fifth Avenue and West 124th, New York.

Why: Senator Cleare said, “This event was created to celebrate the incredible work of John Coltrane, pay tribute to his legacy, and bring jazz appreciation to our community. We have our world-class local performers bringing the gift of this original American-created music to the people. We want our community to participate and enjoy the festival which is always a remarkable and soul-stirring experience. Start your weekend off right and come on out to our 3rd John Coltrane Jazz Appreciation Day Festival!”

Dr. ‘Satchmo’ Mannan: “In the garden of the humanities and human music-power, the music of John Coltrane is a self-refreshing flower. It is a labor, a love of God, and a love of neighbor–expressed by gratitude and service. This is because it seeks at once to praise God and to raise to human consciousness via the power of a love supreme.”

  Jazz Foundation of America, Marcus Garvey Park Alliance