Jazz @ Lincoln Ctr the Genius of John Coltrane

Jazz, John Coltrane & genius are all synonymous with one another.  An exceptional, original  & distinctive character or artistry help to define genius.  I don't often use the term, because true genius is rare.  Last night the term would describe not only the music Coltrane composed, but the arrangements of his music by another genius, Wynton Marsalis.  For the trifecta of exceptional talent, performing guest artist with the Jazz @ Lincoln Center Orchestra, Joshua Redman, was featured on tenor saxophone.  Redman has two grammy nominations and has played with some of the greatest jazz musicians:  Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, & Thelonious Monk, to name a few.  Coltrane pioneered the use of modes in jazz & was at the forefront of free jazz.  In addition to having won grammy awards, Coltrane was honored with the Pulitizer Prize Special Citation for his many contributions to the world of jazz.  Some of my favorite selections from last night's program were Pursuance, Naima and Grand Central.  You don't have to be an Einstein to appreciate great jazz, you just have to take advantage of Jazz @Lincoln Center.  The only composition performed last night that was not written by Coltrane was My Favorite Things.  If Big Bird were there last night, he would have asked, "what song is not like the others?" and I say, it was my least favorite thing on an otherwise brilliant program.