Featured Performances @ the 15th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival
Garry Percell
Every year, the NC Coltrane All-Star Band brings together a fresh group of top-tier musicians — and for 2026, you spoke and we listened. Fans asked for Garry Percell , so this year’s lineup is his to lead! The Billboard-charting guitarist and Upward Bound Music Group…
Joey De Leon
…Percussionist Extraordinaire Joey DeLeon Jr. is a dynamic percussionist whose artistry bridges the worlds of Latin jazz, salsa, and contemporary jazz performance.He joins the Lao Tizer Band for their performance on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at the John Coltrane…
Anthony Crawford
…Rolling Stone 2022 “Bassist of the Year” Nominee Anthony Crawford is a dynamic bassist, songwriter, producer, and recording artist whose genre-defying musicianship has earned him recognition as one of today’s most versatile players. He is one of the dynamic…
Gene Coye
…Grammy winning, drum phenom Gene Coye taught himself to play drums. By the time he was a teen, Gene was playing in numerous community choirs and jazz ensembles spanning from Chicago to NY. Today he is rhythmic foundation for the Lao Tizer Band who will…
Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin will join the Lao Tizer Band for a stellar set at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in High Point, NC. With his unmistakable tone and a gift for turning personal stories, Yamin has earned his place among…
Maiya Sykes
Maiya Sykes will bring her captivating vocals to the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival when she performs with the Lao Tizer Band on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in High Point, NC. Known for her rich tone, dynamic range, and deeply expressive delivery,…
Chieli Minucci
Chieli Minucci has spent more than four decades shaping the sound of contemporary jazz-fusion as the longtime leader and creative force behind the Grammy-nominated group Special EFX. The composer, producer, and arranger will perform with the Lao Tizer Band on…
The Lao Tizer Band
Lao Tizer has built a career by refusing to recognize musical boundaries. The Colorado-bred, Los Angeles-based keyboardist, composer, and bandleader has emerged as one of contemporary jazz’s most adventurous voices, blending jazz, world music, rock, funk, soul, and…
Ravi Coltrane
Ravi Coltrane will take the stage on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival as part of the celebration honoring the 100th anniversary of his father’s birth. The appearance promises to be more than a tribute concert. It will…
Marcus Anderson
Marcus Anderson is a two-time Grammy and Stellar Award–nominated saxophonist who brings a rare combination of technical brilliance, stage charisma, and cross-genre fluency that resonates deeply with today’s jazz audiences. Anderson will be performing on Sunday, Sept….
Adam Hawley
Adam Hawley will bring his distinct and dynamic brand of musical energy to High Point when he performs on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Hits Non-Stop A guitarist and producer, Hawley was handpicked by Maurice White…
Raul Midón
Raul Midón, the “genre-blending,” two-time Grammy-nominated guitarist, vocalist, and soulful songwriter whose signature “vocal horn” has earned global acclaim. He will perform on Saturday, Sept. 5th at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Midón has…
Mike Phillips
Mike Phillips is the kind of artist who turns every performance into an unforgettable experience. On Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, Phillips will bring his high energy performance to the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. A world-renowned contemporary jazz…
Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers
From child prodigies to Grammy-winning innovators, Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers stand as one of the most extraordinary family ensembles in modern music. The Brothers will ignite the stage on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at the John Coltrane International Jazz and…
Cyrille Aimée
Cyrille Aimée offers a sound that feels at once timeless and unmistakably modern, giving a fresh perspective that is somehow steeped in tradition. With a voice shaped by multiple cultures and a fearless approach to improvisation, Aimée will perform on Sunday, Sept. 6,…
Ledisi
Ledisi: A Voice of Soul, Strength, and Timeless Inspiration When Ledisi steps onto the stage at the 15th Anniversary John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Sunday, September 6, audiences can expect more than a performance—they will experience a…
WEST END MAMBO
The Friends of John Coltrane, Inc. is excited to welcome West End Mambo to the lineup for the 2025 John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival ! The fiery, nine-piece salsa band will set the stage ablaze as they kick off the second day of the Festival on…
Coltrane Jazz Fest, Amplified!
Snarky Puppy Masterclass and West End Mambo Amplify the 14th Annual Coltrane Jazz Fest The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival has always been about more than great performances about connection, creativity, and community. This year, festival…