The Coltrane Mutations
100 years John ColtraneIn 2026, John Coltrane would have turned 100 and to celebrate this, FES accepted Bozar’s invitation to pay tribute to this iconic musician who has had a major influence, be it direct or indirect, on many generations of musicians, both within and outside of jazz. Coltrane’s spirit entered the eccentric and idiosyncratic FES universe through all kinds of unfathomable musical paths and side roads, resulting in their own approach to his musical legacy in a completely unique, shrewd and fearless way.
“I never even thought about whether or not they understand what I’m doing
. . . the emotional reaction is all that matters as long as there’s some feeling of
communication, it isn’t necessary that it be understood.”
“Jazz is a word they use to sell our music,
but to me that word does not exist.”
—
John Coltrane
Coltrane was a seeker and an innovator, who repeatedly redefined jazz in form and sound. This searching, probing and exploring of new horizons, is also what drives and fascinates FES.
The Coltrane Mutations will contain FES’ own arrangements and interpretations of a number of Coltrane classics, as well as completely new compositions, infected and pollinated by the “Trane virus”. This concert is a celebration of Coltrane’s music: intense, spiritual and boundless. But it is also a tribute to his free spirit – a spirit in permanent resonance.
Composers and arrangers
John Coltrane, Peter Vermeersch, Bruno Vansina, Peter Vandenberghe, Bart Maris, Pauline Leblond, Rob Banken
Titles
Syeeda’s Song Flute, Giant Steps, Big Nick, Harmonique Exotique, Retiro Mitre, Lucie Und Ihre Goldy, Groove Along - The Slowtrane, Little Melonaise, OHM & Vigilations, At The Spacebar, Cosmic Relief, Mr J.C., Tranity, 024 Ansae
Co-production by Bozar and BONK vzw.
Musicians
Peter Vandenberghe - piano & keyboard
Cyrille Obermüller - double bass
Gert-Jan Dreessen - drums
Maarten Flamand - guitar
Wim Segers - vibraphone
Rob Banken - (bass)clarinet
Martí Melià Margaño - (bass)clarinet
Benjamin Boutreur - alto sax
Michel Mast - tenor sax
Bruno Vansina - baritone sax & fluite
Bart Maris - trumpet
Pauline Leblond - trumpet
Peter Delannoye - trombone
Marc Meeuwissen - trombone
Berlinde Deman - tuba
PHOTOS
