Ravi Coltrane live in New York

Experience Ravi Coltrane live on August 30th

Ravi Coltrane, son of jazz saxophone legend John Coltrane, will perform a concert in Tompkins Square Park on August 30, 2026. His musical style is rooted in post-bop and contemporary jazz, often characterized by a searching, intensely melodic improvisation building upon his father’s harmonic innovations while incorporating elements of blues, funk, and classical music. He frequently employs extended techniques and a distinctive tone on the tenor and soprano saxophones.

Tompkins Square Park, located in the East Village of Manhattan, has a long and complex history. Originally designated as a military parade ground in the early 19th century, it evolved into a public park. Throughout its history, it served as a site for various public gatherings, including political rallies and protests. During the 19th and early 20th centuries it was known as a space for immigrant communities. In the late 20th century it became associated with countercultural movements and experienced periods of social unrest, notably the 1988 Tompkins Square Park riot stemming from housing disputes and police actions.