The Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church

SFJAZZ presents this Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.

In this episode, we shine a light on a singular, spiritual San Francisco jazz tradition that draws jazz fans and devoted followers from all over the world to rejoice in the powerful testament of faith that is John Coltrane’s masterpiece “A Love Supreme.” July 20th, 2024 was declared Saint John Coltrane Day in the city of San Francisco. Narrated by Terence Blanchard.