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John Coltrane was a master musician who practiced hours daily to achieve his level of excellence.

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High Point, NC

Oak Hollow Festival Park
1841 Eastchester Dr.
High Point, NC 27265

(336) 819-JAZZ
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Labor Day Weekend September 5-6 2026

High Point, NC    |    Oak Hollow Festival Park

Laurin Talese

Laurin Talese

Feb 22, 2019 | Artists, Past Performances

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...
Jason Palmer

Jason Palmer

Feb 22, 2019 | Artists, Past Performances

The great Jason Palmer;  trumpeter, composer and educator will be the special guest performing with Michelle Coltrane and the Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 at the 9th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Maybe not a...
Save the Date: Aug. 31, 2019

Save the Date: Aug. 31, 2019

Sep 2, 2018 | Blog

Thanks To Everyone for attending the 2018 Coltrane Jazz Fest! Join us Saturday, Aug. 31 -Sunday, Sept.1, 2019 for the 9th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival!
Schedule of Performances for the 2018 Festival

Schedule of Performances for the 2018 Festival

Aug 30, 2018 | Blog

Saturday, Sept 1st 3:50 – Youth Band 4:30 – All Star Band 5:35 – Dirty Dozen Brass Band 6:45 – Jazzmeia Horn 7:50 – Lee Ritenour 9:15 – Gregory Porter Sunday, Sept 2nd 3:50 – Jackie Venson 5:00 – Michelle Coltrane 5:50...
2017 Festival Recap

2017 Festival Recap

Apr 20, 2018 | Blog

2017 Festival RecapApr 20, 2018 | Blog The 7th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival was highlighted with great performances from a mingling of up and coming talent, masters of the current genre and iconic jazz titans. Featured Performances @ the...