La Jolla Music Society
Emmet Cohen
JAZZ MINI FESTIVAL
Miles and Coltrane at 100
In celebration of the centennial of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, multi-award-winning pianist Emmet Cohen brings together an all-star quintet. Alongside saxophonist Tivon Pennicott and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, Cohen continues the journey set forth by these artistic geniuses—seeking deeper truths through sound. Join Cohen and his ensemble for a bold, reimagined experience of the music that forever changed the course of jazz.
“One of the finest piano players to emerge in decades…”
— All About Jazz
MILES DAVIS & JOHN COLTRANE: A Centennial Celebration
JOIN THE EXCITEMENT
In honor of the 100th birthdays of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, The Conrad presents a weeklong jazz festival that brings their revolutionary artistry into the present moment.
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES
From intimate sets in The JAI to a landmark performance at San Diego’s historic Balboa Theatre, this festival gathers some of today’s most visionary musicians to pay tribute to two legends whose music transformed the world.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Conrad will become a hub for discovery and dialogue, with free QRT.yrd concerts, lectures, and panel discussions exploring the profound legacy of Davis and Coltrane. Dive deep into their music, their messages, and the ways their innovations continue to shape the sound of today.
HONOR
This is more than a tribute. It’s a living celebration of two artists whose work changed the course of music—and a glimpse into the future they inspired.