John Coltrane's BLUE TRAIN

Brian Levy, tenor saxophone
Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Ivan Malespin, trombone
Victor Gould, piano
Mike Gurrola, bass
Joe Farnsworth, drums

Preshow performance from Young Lions Jazz Conservatory at 6:30pm

San Diego's own Gilbert Castellanos, one of the country’s top-call jazz trumpeters, is a renowned musician, composer and arranger known for moving listeners on a deeply emotional level with music that sounds effortless.

Hear Castellanos and a stellar roster of collaborators as they open San Diego Symphony's 2025-26 "Jazz @ The Jacobs" concert series with a performance of the music of John Coltrane's legendary 1957 album, Blue Train. Frequently cited as one of the greatest jazz albums ever recorded, the music strikes a rare balance — it’s intellectually intricate but emotionally direct, and it's essential listening for anyone exploring mid-century jazz.

Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.