# Event Details - **Event Name**: BLUE TRAIN: A Coltrane Centenary Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00) - **Event Description**: $30/20 One of the greatest albums in jazz, performed live and in full Geoff’s Jazz at Smith’s presents: ALEX RAUPACH trumpet JOHN MACKEY tenor saxophone RHYS MOORE trombone HUGH BARRETT piano MAX ALDUCA bass MARK SUTTON drums Performing Coltrane’s Blue Train. The five notes that open Blue Train are as indelible to the sound of jazz as the opening of Beethoven's Fifth is to the symphony. Those five notes ushered in the rapturous, virtuosic summit of the hard-bop era, and have reached out and imprinted themselves on the imaginations of every generation of fledgling jazz musicians that has followed. 2026 marks 100 years since the birth of John Coltrane, who took the artistry of the jazz soloist to new virtuosic heights and new spiritual depths. In 1957, his star already ascendant, and already setting the standard of mid-century jazz as a member of Miles Davis's 'First Great Quintet', Coltrane was still hard at work as an artist – sculpting the contours of a new sound of his own, and assembling a star cast to document it for the label of the moment, Blue Note Records. Alongside a sextet of fellow giants that included trumpeter Lee Morgan and trombonist Curtis Fuller, he laid down BLUE TRAIN, an album that contains both a definitive account of the 1950s style and the harmonic seeds of his great creative flowerings to come in albums like Giant Steps and A Love Supreme. For the Coltrane centenary, trumpeter Alex Raupach has assembled a star Australian cast to celebrate with a performance of Blue Train live in its entirety. Featuring the post-Coltrane mastery of John Mackey, a firecracker rhythm section, and a rising star in trombonist Rhys Moore, who at just 19 is turning heads around Australia and overseas with an astounding melodic fluency, the evening promises a joyful tribute to one of the greatest albums in the history of jazz. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/blue-train-a-coltrane-centenary-celebration/200029938712302 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, business, performances, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 11 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Canberra - **state**: CT - **country**: Australia - **location**: Smith's Alternative - **lat**: -35.278480335455 - **long**: 149.12861053318 - **full address**: Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga Street,Canberra,ACT,Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BLUE TRAIN: A Coltrane Centenary Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0d10751dfad6513927249d459f4ced826225e0ce0e76bd4a5a7970a2661f524f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc000000-gmir?v=1776125593 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BLUE TRAIN: A Coltrane Centenary Celebration being held? - **A:** BLUE TRAIN: A Coltrane Centenary Celebration takes place on Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga Street,Canberra,ACT,Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing BLUE TRAIN: A Coltrane Centenary Celebration? - **A:** BLUE TRAIN: A Coltrane Centenary Celebration is organized by Smith's Alternative. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Smith's Alternative's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Smith's Alternative a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Smith's Alternative has 113+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Smith's Alternative has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BLUE TRAIN: A Coltrane Centenary Celebration is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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