The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents John Coltrane and A Love Supreme, a talk by the Grammy-winning American music historian, author, professor and producer, Ashley Kahn. This program takes place inside our Education Center located on the outside wing of the Jazz Museum. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.

Too often, John Coltrane’s towering legend and enduring influence overshadows his message, which he meticulously wove into his best known album -- which some have called his musical self-portrait -- A Love Supreme. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of this seminal recording, this presentation employs music and video excerpts to better understand the connection between Coltrane's music and universal message. How did he work spiritual focus into his music? What role did Coltrane envision for himself and his recordings? What was his core message, and how does it continue to influence musicians and attract an audience well beyond the jazz circle, to this day? An exciting multimedia slideshow and discussion, with audio and video, to be followed by live music featuring The Tony Dagradi Quartet.

This event is co-sponsored by Qobuz. Com: Rediscover Music and The  Friends of the Cabildo.