Jazz at Tri-C: 2025-2026 Season
José James Presents Facing East: The Music of John Coltrane
Concert and Master Class
Friday, April 10
Master Class | 5 - 6:15 p.m.
John P. Murphy Foundation Theatre
Metropolitan Campus
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Concert | 7:30 p.m.
Tri-C Metro Campus Auditorium
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Acclaimed vocalist and producer José James reimagines the music of John Coltrane in an electrifying new tribute. Known for his genre-defying sound, José James blends jazz, soul, hip-hop, funk, pop, and rock into music that feels both rooted and forward-looking. Joined by a world-class ensemble, James brings Coltrane’s timeless work to life for a new generation.
Facing East is more than a tribute—it’s a spiritual journey, honoring Coltrane’s boundless creativity while reimagining his legacy through a contemporary lens.
With over a decade of acclaimed releases, international honors, and a fiercely independent artistic vision, James has collaborated with leading voices including Robert Glasper, Flying Lotus, Lalah Hathaway, Ledisi, Aloe Blacc, and Jason Moran.
Before his concert, join us for a very special master class with José James. This class is free to attend and open to the public, but registration is required. Save your spot today by clicking the purple master class registration button above.
Parking Info
Many Performing Arts events take place in the Tri-C Metro Campus Auditorium. We recommend parking in Lot 5 for any performance happening there or in the John P. Murphy Foundation Theater. Lot 5 is located at 2809 Woodland Ave. in Cleveland and is a free, underground and secured lot directly under the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts.
By car:
Motorists can reach the Lot 5 parking garage by traveling east or west via Euclid or Carnegie Ave. to E. 30th Street and then south to Woodland Avenue. From I-77 northbound take the Cuyahoga Community College exit (E. 30th Street) onto Woodland Ave. From I-90 eastbound and I-71 northbound take the exit to I-77 south and immediately exit onto E. 30th Street where you'll keep heading south to Woodland Ave.
By bus or rail:
Visit riderta.com to plan your route to Metropolitan Campus if traveling by bus or rail.
