In celebration of the centennial of John Coltrane, saxophonist Marcus Elliot presents a reimagining of one of Coltrane’s most visionary works, Africa/Brass. Featuring newly commissioned arrangements by composer and arranger Kris Johnson, this project reinterprets selections from the landmark Africa/Brass album through the lens of contemporary improvisation and orchestration. Performed by a ten piece ensemble with Marcus Elliot as featured soloist and woven together through spoken narrative, Africa/Brass honors Coltrane’s enduring legacy while exploring the timeless themes of artistic devotion, spiritual inquiry, and creative possibility.

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