Ravi Coltrane: Universal Consciousness ^

The Melodic Meditations of Alice Coltrane

Artists

Tenor and Soprano Saxophones Ravi Coltrane Harp Brandee Younger Organ and Piano David Virelles Bass Rashaan Carter Drums Jeff “Tain” Watts

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON CISTERN YARD

June 3, 9:00pm

1 hour, 15 minutes Performed without an intermission

RAVI COLTRANE (saxophone) is a critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. In the course of career spanning more than 20 years, Coltrane has worked as a sideman to many, recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others, and founded a prominent independent record label, RKM. Born in Long Island, the second son of John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane, he was named after Indian sitar legend Ravi Shankar. His mother, Alice Coltrane, was a significant influence, and it was he who encouraged Alice to return to performance and the recording studio after a long absence. Credits include performances as well as recordings with Elvin Jones, Terence Blanchard, Kenny Baron, Steve Coleman, McCoy Tyner, and Jack DeJohnette, among others. He is a co-leader of the Saxophone Summit with Joe Lovano and Dave Liebman.

Sponsored by Wells Fargo

Made possible in part by the Oliver S. and Jennie R. Donaldson Charitable Foundation.

Programming at the College of Charleston Cistern Yard is kindly endowed by Carlos, Lisa, and Blake Evans.

Piano generously provided by Steinway & Sons.

This performance is made possible in part through funds from the Spoleto Festival USA Endowment, generously supported by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America.