Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves celebrate John Coltrane at The Ordway

September 2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth, one of jazz’s most transcendent voices. To honor his enduring legacy, the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves will record a tribute album which revisits Coltrane’s seminal 1963 collaboration with vocalist Johnny Hartman. Here, the album will include all the tracks from the original Coltrane/Hartman recording, alongside a selection of additional Coltrane classics. Saxophonist Branford Marsalis stands as one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. Marsalis is a NEA Jazz master, three-time Grammy Award winner, and Tony and Emmy Award nominee. Furthermore, he performs concertos with symphony orchestras and sits in with members of the Grateful Dead. However, the core of his musical universe remains the Branford Marsalis Quartet. After more than three decades with minimal personnel changes, critics and audiences revere this celebrated ensemble for its uncompromising interpretations. Additionally,