Rob Scheps | Coltrane at 100

Name: Rob Scheps | Coltrane at 100
Start: 2026-05-08T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-08T21:45:00-07:00
Location: 311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

Schedule

Fri May 08 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:45 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA | Tucson, AZ

($25-$35 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) Saxophonist Rob Scheps returns to the Century Room to celebrate the 100th year since John Coltrane's birth!
Rob Scheps, a seasoned saxophonist known for his work with jazz legends such as Gil Evans and John Abercrombie, is set to perform a concert celebrating the music and legacy of John Coltrane. This tribute honors one of the most influential figures in jazz history, whose visionary approach to harmony, rhythm, and improvisation reshaped the language of the music. Scheps, who has played with a diverse array of musicians from Aretha Franklin to Buddy Rich, brings his own distinctive voice to the saxophone, channeling Coltrane’s spirit of exploration while maintaining a deeply personal sound. His performance offers a dynamic exploration of Coltrane’s body of work, balancing reverence with forward motion. Audiences can expect an evening of classic compositions and searching improvisations, reflecting both a deep connection to the tradition and a commitment to its continued evolution.
For this performance, he'll be joined by Thøger Lund (bass) Jason Carder (trumpet) Angelo Versace (piano) Arthur Vint (drums)
ROB SCHEPS
Oregon native Rob Scheps began playing tenor sax at age nine. After studying at the New England Conservatory, he led groups like the True Colors Big Band and Rob Scheps Core-tet. Moving to NYC in 1988, he expanded his career, playing with the Gil Evans Orchestra and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He has worked across jazz, classical, theater, and pop music, recording over 35 albums, including his acclaimed releases "Comencio" and "Live at Smalls". Rob Scheps often garners comparisons to Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane, but as a composer, arranger, and player, Scheps has his own sound.