When does The Sound of John Coltrane take place?

The concert begins on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 20:15.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is APEX at Burgstraße 46, 37073 Göttingen.

How much do the tickets cost?

The regular price is 22 Euro. Discounted tickets are available for eligible individuals from 11 Euro.

Who is performing at the concert?

On stage are Lars Stoermer on tenor and soprano saxophone, along with Christoph Busse, Rolf Denecke, and Bernd Nawothnig.

Is there more music after the concert?

After the concert, the stage will be opened for the regular APEX jazz session.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

The upper event space is not wheelchair accessible. APEX requests that individuals with disabilities notify them in advance to facilitate their visit.

John Coltrane live in Göttingen

Name: The Sound of John Coltrane
Start: 2026-10-29T20:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-29T23:00:00+01:00
Location: APEX

John Coltrane's Sound World live at APEX Göttingen

With The Sound of John Coltrane, the Busse – Denecke – Nawothnig Trio, together with saxophonist Lars Stoermer, pays tribute to one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. The concert on October 29, 2026, is held in celebration of John Coltrane's 100th birthday and connects musical homage with vibrant jazz culture in Göttingen.

Four musicians, a distinctive jazz sound

Christoph Busse on piano, Rolf Denecke on double bass, and Bernd Nawothnig on drums collaborate with Lars Stoermer on tenor and soprano saxophones. This configuration creates a dialogical sound between rhythmic precision, expressive improvisation, and colorful orchestration. Coltrane's musical language gains an independent contemporary perspective.

Coltrane's music as a vivid concert experience

John Coltrane's compositions represent an intense search for sound, spiritual depth, and an extraordinary connection of melody, harmony, and free movement. At APEX, the audience can look forward to a focused stage performance where saxophone lines, piano sounds, double bass, and drums merge into a breathing ensemble sound.

Jazzfestival Göttingen and subsequent session

The concert is part of the 49th Jazzfestival Göttingen. After the performance, the stage will open for the regular APEX jazz session. This extends the evening beyond the planned concert program and leads directly into the open, spontaneous atmosphere of a jazz night.

An evening for jazz lovers and explorers

The intimate atmosphere of APEX creates short distances between the stage and the audience. Precise interplay, dynamic tension arcs, and improvised moments make this evening a special concert experience for Coltrane fans as well as for anyone looking to discover modern jazz live.

Conclusion: The Sound of John Coltrane brings together a high-caliber quartet lineup, musical remembrance, and an open jazz session in one evening. Those who wish to experience Coltrane's sound world not just through recordings but in immediate live atmosphere should not miss this concert at APEX Göttingen.