Theo Saunders - John Coltrane Birthday Celebration at Friday Night Concert Series at The World Stage

The World Stage ‘Friday Night Concert Series’ presents

Theo Saunders
John Coltrane Birthday Celebration
Featuring Teodross Avery, Henry Franklin, Marvin Smitty Smith

Theo Saunders is a New York–born, California-based pianist whose career spans the world’s most prestigious jazz festivals, concert halls, and clubs. He has performed with legends including Freddie Hubbard, Pharoah Sanders, Azar Lawrence, Buddy Collette, Harold Land, Eddie Harris, Barbara Morrison, and Kamasi Washington, among many others. Beyond jazz, Theo’s versatility has led him to collaborate with leading voices in Latin, R&B, and rock—from Willie Bobo to Gladys Knight and The Four Tops. As a composer, his work ranges from jazz and rock to scores for dance, theater, and multimedia productions. A true artist and innovator, Theo’s story is featured in People in Jazz: Jazz Keyboard Improvisors of the 19th and 20th Centuries by Bill Lee....

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The World Stage ‘Friday Night Concert Series’ presents

Theo Saunders
John Coltrane Birthday Celebration
Featuring Teodross Avery, Henry Franklin, Marvin Smitty Smith

Theo Saunders is a New York–born, California-based pianist whose career spans the world’s most prestigious jazz festivals, concert halls, and clubs. He has performed with legends including Freddie Hubbard, Pharoah Sanders, Azar Lawrence, Buddy Collette, Harold Land, Eddie Harris, Barbara Morrison, and Kamasi Washington, among many others. Beyond jazz, Theo’s versatility has led him to collaborate with leading voices in Latin, R&B, and rock—from Willie Bobo to Gladys Knight and The Four Tops. As a composer, his work ranges from jazz and rock to scores for dance, theater, and multimedia productions. A true artist and innovator, Theo’s story is featured in People in Jazz: Jazz Keyboard Improvisors of the 19th and 20th Centuries by Bill Lee.

Friday, September 19, 2025
Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm

The World Stage, 4321 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Parking and entrance located at the rear of the building.
$20 Admission at the door

More Information: www.theworldstage.org

Coming Up At The World Stage:
Aug 29 – Drummer/Percussionist Euro Zambrano
Sep 5 – Vocalist Lynne Fiddmont
Sep 12 – Rene Fisher’s Birthday Concert
Sep 19 – Pianist Theo Saunders
Sep 20 – Dwight Trible’s Nocturnal Romance Noir Record Release Concert
Sep 26 – Trumpeter/Vocalist Johnny Britt

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