About this Event
Brazilia: A John Coltrane Centennial Celebration
Pre-kick off jazz in the Merchant's City
Brad Linde Quintet ft. Patrick Booth
- Brad Linde – Soprano & Alto Saxophone (USA)
- Patrick Booth – Soprano & Tenor Saxophone (USA)
- Eli Thayer – Guitar
- Duncan Kremer – Bass
- Nemo Ganguli – Drums
As the USA hosts Scotland’s football squad across the Atlantic tonight, we are reciprocating on home soil by hosting a brilliant contingent of American jazz musicians. Celebrate the centennial of one of music’s greatest innovators with an early show that finishes in perfect time for the Scotland v Brazil match later this evening.
USA-based saxophonists Brad Linde and Patrick Booth team up with a formidable rhythm section from the contemporary Scottish jazz scene to explore the expansive legacy of John Coltrane. This special performance bridges generations and continents, diving deep into Coltrane’s iconic repertoire alongside works by his legendary collaborators and contemporaries—including Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry, and Thelonious Monk. The quintet will also premier original compositions written specifically for this project.
Expect a night of vibrant dialogue, deep grooves, and fearless improvisation, honouring the past whilst pushing firmly into the future.
The evening opens by exploring how the giants of American jazz drew inspiration from that exact same South American landscape. From Coltrane's driving 1958 recording of Ary Barroso's Brazilian classic "Bahia", to his classic quartet's modal explorer "Brazilia", right up to his spiritual masterpiece "Ogunde" (based on an Afro-Brazilian chant), this concert hits the perfect cross-continental note.
About the Artists
Brad Linde Hailed as "the capital city's contemporary cool king" (Giovanni Russonello, Capitalbop), Washington D.C.-based saxophonist, educator, and impresario Brad Linde has spent decades cultivating a distinct voice in creative music. A former student of Barry Harris and mentee of Lee Konitz and Ted Brown, Linde’s expansive career includes leading the acclaimed Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra and directing Jazz and Creative Music at Georgetown Day School. He maintained a long musical partnership with hardbop pioneer Freddie Redd and has performed or recorded with heavyweights such as Wadada Leo Smith, Oliver Lake, Slide Hampton, and Joe Chambers.
Patrick Booth Based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Patrick Booth is a dynamic saxophonist, composer, and educator active across classical, electronic, and improvised music scenes. A graduate of the University of Michigan’s Improvisation programme, Booth has collaborated closely with masters like David Liebman and Wadada Leo Smith, performing in Smith's Thunder Ensemble. His extensive performance history spans work with Geri Allen, Ingrid Laubrock, and Andrew Cyrille. Booth is also deeply committed to environmentally and ethically cultivated music, working closely with Michigan's Earthwork Music collective to use creative arts as a tool for equity and empowerment.
Joining Linde and Booth is a highly active trio at the forefront of Scotland's current jazz movement. Comprised of Eli Thayer, Duncan Kremer, and Nemo Ganguli, these young musicians are driving forces in multiple contemporary projects across the country, bringing a fresh, sharp energy to this international collaboration.
Performance Information
- Doors: 6:30pm
- Show Starts: 7:00pm BST sharp
- Show Ends: 8:30pm BST
- Room Curfew: 9:00pm BST (followed by the venue's Scotland v Brazil match screening - seperate event)
Please Note: This ticket strictly covers entry to the Brazilia: A John Coltrane Centennial Celebration live concert from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Following the performance, the room must be cleared by the 9:00pm curfew to transition for the venue's broadcast of the Scotland v Brazil match. This concert ticket does not guarantee admission or seating for the football screening; please check directly with the venue regarding their arrangements and separate capacity rules for the match.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Blackfriars of Bell Street, 36 Bell Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
GBP 20.21
