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Festival proceeds and Donations support music education for area youth. Including providing brand new instruments!

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

Our efforts connect that legacy with the community of young people striving to hone their skills and develop their craft.

Friends of John Coltrane, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity. All donations are tax deductible.

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

Yellowjackets

Yellowjackets

Throughout their storied 43-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. The Yellowjackets will perform on Sunday,...
Chucho Valdés

Chucho Valdés

Chucho Valdés, winner of seven Grammy and five Latin Grammy Awards, will perform at the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Cuban born pianist, composer, and arranger is the most influential figure in modern...
Candy Dulfer

Candy Dulfer

Candy Dulfer, the contemporary saxophone powerhouse, is coming to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. She will perform with Dave Koz and the Summer Horns which includes Eric Darius and vocalist Maysa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. CANDY...
Eric Darius

Eric Darius

Eric Darius will bring his dynamic saxophone playing to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. He will perform with Dave Koz, Maysa and Candy Dulfer as the Summer Horns. Eric Darius was born in Livingston, New Jersey,...
Festival Host’s Career Archived for Library of Congress

Festival Host’s Career Archived for Library of Congress

Dyana Williams, co-host of the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, is one of 39 Black female radio broadcast pioneers who are having their careers documented and archived in the Black Women in Radio-The Distinguished Inaugural 30 – Library of...