Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane

Strathmore & Washington Performing Arts present
Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane
MILES DAVIS & JOHN COLTRANE CENTENNIAL
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Music Center at Strathmore

The year 2026 marks 100 years since the births of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, two visionaries of modern jazz. To mark the occasion, esteemed trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard and saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane join forces for a centennial tribute celebrating the history, evolution, and continuing future of jazz. The two bandleaders bring distinct personal and artistic connections to this performance: Coltrane as the son of John Coltrane and Blanchard as one of today’s leading trumpeters, shaped by the music and innovation of Miles Davis. Together, they channel the creativity, freedom, and spirit of experimentation that defined Davis and Coltrane’s artistry. Rather than a nostalgic reenactment, the concert offers a reimagining grounded in the legacy of Davis and Coltrane while remaining anchored in the present. True to jazz’s essence, Blanchard, Coltrane, and their ensemble embrace improvisation, invention, and emotional intensity, allowing the music to evolve in the moment throughout the evening.

Lineup:
Terence Blanchard, trumpet
Ravi Coltrane, saxophone
Charles Altura, guitar
Tom Oren, keyboard
David Ginyard, bass guitar
Jaylen Petinaud, drums