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A supergroup assembled to mark the centenary of the birth of John Coltrane, the legendary saxophonist and creator of spiritual jazz. In the words of its most senior member, saxophonist Joe Lovano, the group pays tribute to Coltrane’s compositions, while discovering and expressing themselves in his spirit.

Veronica Swift returns to Müpa Budapest for the second time, promising to revive several noble traditions at the concert to open this year’s JazzTime programme.

Although the concept behind the productions has always been a mature one, over the years the Ring has been rejuvenated within the framework of a constant idea and reborn in the details. Another permanent feature is the conducting method - one combining humanism with perfectionism - of music director Ádám Fischer.