Jazz legends Lou Donaldson, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane honored

The jazz community marks the legacies of influential musicians born in 1926. Saxophonist Lou Donaldson, known for his work bridging swing and soul-music, passed away at the age of 98. His career spanned nearly 50 years, including classic recordings such as ‘Alligator Bogaloo’. Influenced by Charlie Parker, Donaldson collaborated with prominent figures like Art Blakey and Horace Silver.

Additionally, the upcoming centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in 2026 are being recognized. The two icons, who collaborated during the late 1950s on seminal works like ‘Kind of Blue’, are celebrated for their revolutionary contributions to the genre through their respective quintets and quartets.