Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane at 100  

Thursday, February 25, 2027 at 7:30 PM

Matthews Theatre

Pianist Emmet Cohen leads a dynamic tribute to jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane in celebration of the 100th anniversary of their births. Joined by saxophonist Tivon Pennicott, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Joe Farnsworth, Cohen explores music made famous by both artists. 

A multifaceted pianist, composer, and educator, Cohen is one of his generation’s leading jazz artists. He leads the Emmet Cohen Trio, created the Masters Legacy Series, won the 2019 American Piano Awards, and was a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. 

Cohen performs regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, and has appeared at major festivals including Newport, Monterey, and North Sea Jazz. His performances have taken him to venues and festivals in more than 30 countries. He also created Live From Emmet’s Place, a livestreamed Harlem rent party that has attracted a worldwide audience and tens of millions of online views.

In addition to leading his trio, Cohen has performed with jazz greats including Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Houston Person, Kurt Elling, and Billy Hart.