COLTRANE 100

COLTRANE 100
Craig Crofton Quartet presents: John Coltrane Centenary Celebration
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 JazzUpFront @ St Marys, Aylesbury Buckinghamshire
Doors 7:30 PM | Music from 8:15 PM | Tickets £20
As the jazz world approaches the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth — the autumn equinox — saxophonist Craig Crofton brings a powerful and deeply personal tribute to JazzUpFront, celebrating the life, music, and enduring legacy of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.
Following a series of acclaimed performances, Crofton continues his exploration of Coltrane’s extraordinary catalogue — from the driving energy of his early work to the spiritual depth and transcendence of his later recordings. This special centenary performance honours not only the music, but the philosophy behind it: Coltrane’s lifelong search for truth, unity, and higher expression through sound.
Craig’s career has also seen him share stages with jazz legends such as Wynton Marsalis, Maceo Parker, Toots and the Maytals, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jon Faddis, and Pee Wee Ellis. He has been featured on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends and performed at iconic venues like Ronnie Scott’s in London and The Blue Note in New York City.
The Craig Crofton Quartet features an outstanding international lineup:
Craig Crofton – Tenor Saxophone
Anders Olinder – Piano
Pasquale Votino – Bass
Paolo Adamo – Drums
Audiences can expect an evening of high-energy improvisation, deep groove, and moments of real spiritual intensity — interwoven with Craig’s engaging insights and stories that bring Coltrane’s world vividly to life.
Tickets: link for tickets here .........
www.ents24.com/aylesbury-events/jazzupfront-st-marys-church/craig-crofton-quartet/7497355

Early booking strongly advised — previous performances in this series have sold out.