Petter Wettre: Coltrane at 100

Coltrane now! The story and the music told by brilliant musicians In 2026, John Coltrane would have turned 100. This is marked with a specially crafted concert where a wonderful ensemble led by Petter Wettre delves deeply into the music, history and legacy of one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Few, if any, have left deeper traces than John Coltrane. As a member of Miles Davis' band, as a sideman to Thelonious Monk – and not least as leader of his own legendary quartet – he revolutionized jazz and defined the modern way of playing saxophone. From "sheets of sound" and complex harmonic structures to free jazz and spiritual searching. In this concert, Petter Wettre guides you through Coltrane's final 10 years. From his first album under his own name to his all too early passing in 1967. You will be served the stories behind the music, myths will be revealed, and perhaps there will also be a surprise or two? Who was John Coltrane really? How did he manage, through his complex musical world, to communicate hope and love? What prerequisites did Coltrane have to achieve the cult status he holds today? Join this musical journey accompanied by images and storytelling that gives you unique insight into Coltrane's universe and that is guaranteed to expand your horizon. Coltrane's final decade was a continuous artistic explosion. Don't miss this concert and find out why. For several decades, Petter Wettre has been one of our foremost saxophonists – uncompromising, exploratory and with deep respect for the tradition. In this project he goes straight into Coltrane's universe, together with his own assembled all-star team of musicians who can both preserve and challenge the material. The concert is a tribute – and a declaration of love – to a musician whose power, conviction and dedication moved musical mountains. Coltrane's music is just as relevant today. It is studied, analyzed and – most importantly – listened to all over the world. Now we get it in living form at Victoria and we look forward to a concert where intensity and musical precision are at the center. Petter Wettre – saxophone, Fred Nardin – piano, Daniel Franck – bass, Håkon Mjåset Johansen – drums Photo: Roar Vestad