A musical treasure from 1960 arrives at the Monument-National with the exclusive and free screening of John Coltrane’s secret archives

This historic event celebrates the upcoming centennial of the legendary saxophonist by immersing the audience and jazz enthusiasts across the city in completely rare recordings from the 1960s.

Collage of John Coltrane and the crowd at a concert — © Wikimedia Commons, @Gelderen, Hugo van / Anefo

Clara Rochereau

– Journaliste

· June 30, 2026

Jazz enthusiasts are about to experience a historic moment right in the heart of the city. On June 30, 2026, the Académie of the Montreal International Jazz Festival will come alive with an exceptional event: a free public listening session of the “Tiberi Tapes, ” private and completely unreleased recordings of John Coltrane’s legendary quartet from the 1960s.

Hosted by Ken Druker of the prestigious Verve Records label, this unique archival session is part of the celebrations surrounding the upcoming centennial of the legendary saxophonist.

It’s the perfect opportunity to experience the raw energy, the sonic textures, and the revolutionary spirit of a pioneer who redefined the boundaries of modern music.

And if you’d like to extend this immersion in the golden age of American jazz, The Jazz Room invites you to continue with tributes to jazz icons such as Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. Savor these moments of pure nostalgia and reserve your seats today to celebrate the history of jazz in style.