Sarah Rothenberg Artistic Director

Coltrane 100: Both Directions at Once

DACAMERA Jazz
Coltrane 100: Both Directions at Once
  • Friday | April 10 | 8:00 PM
  • Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
  • 501 Texas Ave. Houston TX 77002
  • 713-524-5050 | boxoffice@dacamera.com

2026 marks the centennial of iconic saxophonist John Coltrane’s birth. An all-star lineup — saxophonists Joe Lovano and Melissa Aldana; pianist Ndudzo Makhathini, bassist Matthew Garrison, and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts — pays tribute to the jazz giant, whose creativity and spirituality has influenced generations of musicians.

Coltrane once explained his musical aspirations to fellow saxophonist Wayne Shorter as, “starting a sentence in the middle, and then going to the beginning and the end of it at the same time… both directions at once.” The Coltrane 100 band looks Both Directions at Once with modern interpretations of classic Coltrane repertoire from throughout his career, plus originals inspired by his legacy.

RECOMMENDED EVENTS

OUR VALUES

Connection

We value and nurture rich and often unexpected connections among musical genres, art forms, and ideas; between people and places; between the past and the present.

Exploration

We believe that openness to new experiences and enthusiasm for learning are vital to human experience. At the vanguard of arts organizations, we continually evolve our ways of presenting to combine an unusual mix of in-depth exploration and accessibility.

Excellence

DACAMERA has become synonymous with quality; the common denominator of our diverse activities, on stage and in the community, is excellence.

LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH.

Sign up for DACAMERA emails and be among the first to know about on sale dates, upcoming concerts and more. Text DACAMERA to 346-440-4545 for occasional event announcements and special offers.