London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass
Sun 6 Sept · 15:30
Vortex Jazz Club
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The London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions will perform Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass at the Vortex Jazz Club on Saturday 6 September 2026. Doors open at 3:30 PM with music starting at 4:00 PM for two sets.
Doors 3:30 PM, Music 4:00 PM - 2 sets of music
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On 1 September 1961 Impulse! Records released John Coltrane’s first large-scale recording, Africa/Brass, featuring his working quintet including Eric Dolphy, framed by a large ensemble of brass instruments. As Gil Evans was unavailable, Dolphy and McCoy Tyner created the arrangements, expanding the freedom of the small group into a larger aural palette. While the arrangements by the young players demonstrated more aspiration than experience, Coltrane and group's playing was truly inspired. LJO director Scott Stroman has revisited and expanded the arrangements for jazz orchestra, adding an orchestral version of Coltane’s Naima, recorded around the same time.
Africa/Brass is preceded by a set featuring vocalist Brigitte Beraha.
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London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 15:30.
London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass is held at Vortex Jazz Club in London (11 Gillet Square, London, N168AZ).
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London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass
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The London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions will perform Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass at the Vortex Jazz Club on Saturday 6 September 2026. Doors open at 3:30 PM with music starting at 4:00 PM for two sets.
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Doors 3:30 PM, Music 4:00 PM - 2 sets of music
About
On 1 September 1961 Impulse! Records released John Coltrane’s first large-scale recording, Africa/Brass, featuring his working quintet including Eric Dolphy, framed by a large ensemble of brass instruments. As Gil Evans was unavailable, Dolphy and McCoy Tyner created the arrangements, expanding the freedom of the small group into a larger aural palette. While the arrangements by the young players demonstrated more aspiration than experience, Coltrane and group's playing was truly inspired. LJO director Scott Stroman has revisited and expanded the arrangements for jazz orchestra, adding an orchestral version of Coltane’s Naima, recorded around the same time.
Africa/Brass is preceded by a set featuring vocalist Brigitte Beraha.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass?
London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 15:30.
Where is London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass taking place?
London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass is held at Vortex Jazz Club in London (11 Gillet Square, London, N168AZ).
How do I get tickets for London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass?
Tickets for London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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