Saxophonist and singer Richard Howell marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth with an acoustic quartet of tenor saxophone, piano, bass and drums, playing in the Coltrane tradition with a contemporary take. Howell, who has performed with Etta James, calls his approach “Bridge Music”.
The free hour-long Thursday lunchtime concert is part of the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Good for jazz fans and families on a downtown lunch break.
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Getting there by Muni
Nearest BART: Powell Street, about 5 min walk.
Straight-line distance from the venue; check SFMTA for times and service changes. From our Events by Muni data, October 12, 2026.
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Cite this page: Project SF, “Richard Howell’s John Coltrane Tribute at Yerba Buena Gardens”, projectsf.com/events/richard-howells-john-coltrane-tribute-at-yerba-buena-gardens/ (updated ).