Mr. Sipp

Mr. Sipp

Castro Coleman aka Mr. Sipp,”the Mississippi Blues Child”, will bring his energy and lightning guitar licks to the 9th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. He is one of the hottest new names in the blues world. Born to...
Nnenna Freelon

Nnenna Freelon

Five-time Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon will join jazz legend saxophonist Benny Golson as a featured performer on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 for the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Along with possessing an exquisite voice, Freelon, who resides...
Benny Golson

Benny Golson

Internationally famous jazz legend –  composer, arranger, lyricist, producer – and tenor saxophonist of world note, Benny Golson will headline the first day of the 9th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019....
PTJO

PTJO

The Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra (PTJO) will be showcased at the 9th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019.  They will be joined by vocalist Michelle Coltrane and special guest, trumpeter Jason Palmer. Based in...
Laurin Talese

Laurin Talese

Laurin Talese, the 2018 winner of the Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition will perform with the North Carolina Coltrane All-Star Band under the direction of trumpeter and educator Mondre Moffett for the 9th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. A...