Step inside the Home that changed the course of jazz history.
Situated under two hours from New York City, The John and Alice Coltrane Home will be a multifaceted space for immersion in cultural history, education and creativity.
Music will permeate the Home as visitors move through the rooms where the Coltrane family lived and created. Providing internal spaces for contemplation, listening and learning, the Home will also feature a meditation garden with winding paths and a space for outdoor classes.
The Home will host classes in music, improvisation, history, meditation and spiritual exploration as well as community events.
The Home will serve as a site for learning and discussion. Scholars and students will meet in conversation around the Coltrane legacy. Students may apply for an internship program assisting in all on-site functions.
An Artist-in-Residence program will be open to artists in many disciplines with an exhibit open to the public concluding each session.
Alice Coltrane’s refurbished state-of-the-art basement studio will be open to the artist in residence, will host student rehearsals and recordings, will have specific days set aside for younger artists, and will also be selectively available for professional musicians to document their work.
The Home experience will fulfill our mission offering each visitor an opportunity to create, be educated, and leave elevated.
FEATURED EXHIBITS
Living room / lobby
Step into the heart of the John & Alice Coltrane Home, where music, history, and spirit welcome you. This space sets the tone for your journey, blending original furnishings with the timeless sounds of the Coltranes.
Interactive introduction
Immerse yourself in the lives of John and Alice Coltrane through biographical texts, rare family instruments, and original furnishings. Experience their music in an interactive space that brings their legacy to life.
Meditation room
A sanctuary of sound and spirit, this room features the beautifully restored Rose Window, inviting visitors to explore meditation, yoga, and guided spiritual practice—honoring Alice Coltrane’s devotion to inner peace.
Rehabilitated kitchen
Gather in the home’s kitchen, where the Coltrane Is audio/video installation offers a rich exploration of the couple’s impact, featuring rare footage, interviews, and reflections on their artistic and spiritual influence.
Upstairs bedroom, site of A Love Supreme
Stand in the very space where John Coltrane composed A Love Supreme. This exhibit showcases handwritten notes, photographs, and musical scores, offering an intimate look at the creation of one of jazz’s most transcendent works.
Basement Studio – Alice Coltrane’s Sound & Vision
Descend into the creative space where Alice Coltrane recorded for Impulse! Records. This exhibit highlights her pioneering compositions, spiritual journey, and deep influence on music and beyond.
Meditation garden
Find reflection and inspiration in the meditation garden, a serene outdoor space designed to echo the Coltranes’ pursuit of peace, harmony, and creative flow.