100 Years of Coltrane and Davis

Join renowned historian Robin D. G. Kelley for a enriching centennial panel celebrating the profound legacies of both Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Blending live and curated musical selections with insightful conversation, this event explores how two of jazz’s most transformative figures have shaped modern music and influenced the direction of culture.

Guided by Kelley’s deep expertise in jazz history and Black cultural expression, and fueled by jazz’s brightest lights, as well as family, the panel will illuminate the creative forces that shaped Davis and Coltrane’s groundbreaking work—offering audiences a soulful listening experience embedded in rich historical perspective.

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