Celebrate the 100th birthday of jazz legend John Coltrane with a rare live performance of his landmark masterpiece, A Love Supreme.
Presented as part of the Limerick Jazz Festival, this special concert brings together four of Ireland's leading jazz musicians to perform Coltrane's iconic suite in its entirety, alongside selections from his ground breaking album Giant Steps.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Limerick Jazz Festival marks the centenary of John Coltrane (1926–2026) with a complete live performance of his seminal suite, A Love Supreme, on the very day of his 100th birthday.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz recordings ever made, A Love Supreme is a spiritual and musical masterpiece that has inspired audiences and musicians around the world since its release in 1965. This special performance offers a rare opportunity to experience the suite live, performed in its entirety by a quartet of internationally acclaimed musicians:
Michael Buckley – Tenor Saxophone
Leopoldo Osio – Piano
Ronan Guilfoyle – Bass
Darren Beckett – Drums
This ensemble comes together especially to perform A Love Supreme, bringing exceptional artistry and deep understanding to one of jazz's most profound works.
The programme will also feature selections from Giant Steps, another of Coltrane's landmark albums, before culminating in the complete performance of A Love Supreme.
Whether you are a lifelong jazz enthusiast or discovering Coltrane's music for the first time, this promises to be one of the highlights of the Limerick Jazz Festival—a unique opportunity to celebrate the legacy of one of the most influential musicians in jazz history through a powerful live performance on the centenary of his birth.
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