Petter Wettre: Coltrane at 100
– close to the legacy of one of jazz's greatest
John Coltrane would have turned 100. We are marking this with a specially created concert where we take a closer look at the music, history and legacy of one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz.
Few, if any, have left a deeper mark than John Coltrane. As a member of Miles Davis' band, as a sideman at Thelonious Monk – and not least as the leader of his own legendary quartet – he revolutionized jazz and defined a new way of playing the saxophone. From “sheets of sound” and complex harmonic structures to free jazz and spiritual quest – Coltrane’s last decade was a continuous artistic explosion.
During the concert, Petter Wettre takes us through Coltrane's last ten years – from the first releases under his own name to his untimely death in 1967. Between the songs, he shares the stories behind the music, challenges the myths and provides new perspectives on artistry. With pictures and live broadcast The audience gets a rare insight into how Coltrane, through a complex musical universe, managed to convey hope, power and love.
Petter Wettre has been one of our foremost saxophonists for decades – uncompromising, exploratory and with a deep respect for tradition. In this project, he goes straight into Coltrane's universe, together with a carefully assembled star cast of musicians who can both manage and challenge the material.
The concert is a tribute – and a declaration of love – to a musician whose power, conviction and dedication moved musical mountains. Coltrane's music is just as relevant today. It is studied, analyzed and – most importantly – listened to all over the world. Now we get it in living form in the Silver Hall.
Petter Wettre – saxophone
Fred Nardin – piano
Ole Morten Vågan – bass
Håkon Mjåset Johansen – drums
Concert start at 17:30 / The doors open at 17:00 / Free age limit / Seated concert with numbered seats
Availability: Dedicated HC seating, universally designed building, companion certificates accepted
Photo: Cesar Bolly
