COLTRANE at 100: The Music of John Coltrane

Celebrate the music of John Coltrane, one of America’s greatest musical innovators!

Coltrane at 100: The Music of John Coltrane

Join us at the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center for an evening celebrating the music and legacy of John Coltrane. Charles Funn and The Funn Band will perform selections from Coltrane’s groundbreaking catalog, honoring one of the most influential artists in jazz history.One hundred years after his birth, John Coltrane’s music continues to shape jazz around the world. Works such as Blue Train, Giant Steps, My Favorite Things, and A Love Supreme transformed the genre through innovation, technical mastery, and artistic vision.

Charles Funn & The Funn Band

Charles Funn is one of Baltimore’s leading jazz musicians, educators, composers, and mentors. Throughout his career, he has preserved the jazz tradition while training and inspiring generations of musicians through performance and education.

About the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center

The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center preserves and presents jazz and African American artistic expression through performances, exhibitions, education, and community programming. Named for legendary pianist and composer Eubie Blake, the Center is a cultural hub where artists, audiences, and emerging talent come together to experience and celebrate jazz.