John Hanrahan, (Chicago native) started the Coltrane project in 2003 when John met Elvin Jones in Santa Cruz at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center. I went on to see every show at Yoshi's and Elvin invited me to hang out at the Jazz Bakery!
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That year on John's birthday, December 9th ( the date of ALS recording in 1964) he created an ensemble that first performed A Love Supreme in Chicago. We are working hard to bring forth the spirit of this music, that's the purpose, to humbly bring joy, peace and happiness through music. I owe that spirit to John Coltrane
This recording from 2003 ended up 10 years later in Tim Jackson's office, the Director of the Monterey Jazz Festival ( and founder of The Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, Ca, Thanks Tim!- JH). I was scheduled at the Monterey Jazz Festival to perform A Love Supreme in Dizzy's Den to commemorate the 50 anniversary of the 1964 recording of ALS.
As John has said, "I had no idea what I was getting into." This music has transformed me and I see it does the same to the audience. We are honored to share this music." In 2019 the ensemble took a turn with the guidance of Bay Area guitarist Henry Kaiser, called A Love Supreme Electric. This ensemble was with Vinny Golia on hammond & synth, Wayne Peet on saxophone, Henry Kaiser, guitars and myself drums, and Mike Watt on bass (YES, that MIke Watt, a HUGE Coltrane devotee, much respect watt!-JH) , and percussion by Bob Moses. This project electrically interpreted A Love Supreme & Meditations (Coltrane's follow-up to ALS featuring Pharoah Sanders). The project was released on Cunieform records.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giu5b2NzhaM
This project has been played throughout California with: Steve Kimock, Michael Manring, Reed Mathis, Larry Ochs, and Bob Bralove and Jeff Coffin and waiting on a date with Phil Lesh....Stay Tuned!
Hanrahan's latest ensemble features Chicago native, Andrew Dixon, on woodwinds.
Andrew Dixon, performer, composer and instructor is a force on the saxophone. Andrew at a young age was touring Asia with Maynard Ferguson and other ensembles. Andrew was awarded a NEA grant (1 of 2) to study with Dave Liebman. Andrew's live performance is pure energy at the highest and lightest level.
Andrew's compositions can be found at www.Ragedixon.com.
This year John will be returning to the Monterey Jazz Fest on Sept 23, 2022, (John Coltrane's birthday,) to perform A Love Supreme featuring Andrew Dixon on woodwinds and McCoy Tyners, Atlantis featuring Henry Kaiser's guitar work.
The energetic combination of Dixon & Hanrahan is reminiscent of Coltrane & Jones, Hendrix & Mitchell , raw, energetic improvisation that takes you out....and brings you back. Thank you for supporting the live performance!
TICKETS
— General Admission $15 —
— $25 VIP seating —
