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Featured Performances @ the 12th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival

Gerald Veasley

Gerald Veasley

Surprisingly, Philadelphia born Gerald Veasley’s first musical influence was not the Philly sound. He was heavily influenced by gospel, blues and the soulful R&B recordings of the Stax Records roster of artists. The leading contemporary jazz bassist will perform...

Jessy J

Jessy J

Contemporary jazz saxophonist Jessy J will perform at the 11th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF) with the Masters of Smooth on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. She will join a renowned ensemble including Marion Meadows on soprano saxophone, pianist...

Karyn White

Karyn White

Karyn White is instantly recognizable for distinctly strong vocals. She will add her unmistakable voice to the ensemble, the Masters of Smooth at the 11th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The group includes soprano...

Alex Bugnon

Alex Bugnon

Alex Bugnon has been a prolific force within the contemporary music scene for almost 30 years. The renowned pianist, composer and bandleader will be a part of the Masters of Smooth at the 11th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, Saturday, Sept. 3,...

Kirk Whalum

Kirk Whalum

Grammy Award Winner and global recording artist Kirk Whalum returns for the 11th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF) on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. Performing with Whalum will be pianist Keiko Matsui. Whalum performed at the first John Coltrane...

Lineup Schedule 2021

Lineup Schedule 2021

It is finally here, and the lineup is set! We are looking forward to seeing you this weekend in Oak Hollow Festival Park, High Point, NC. Join us for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Saturday 3:50 JC Youth...

BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS

BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS

Blood, Sweat & Tears is not the first band to ever use a horn section, but they are the first to fuse it with rock, jazz, and blues. The venerable, Grammy Award winning band, will perform Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at the 10th John Coltrane International Jazz and...

High Point Coltrane All Stars

High Point Coltrane All Stars

The festival resumes its commitment to promoting High Point’s homegrown talent with the city’s eponymous Coltrane All-Star Band. This ever-changing orchestra brings together artists who continue to make an impact on the city’s musical culture and a name on the...

Galactic

Galactic

GalacticFeaturing Anjelika 'Jelly' Joseph Although the Twitter profile describes Galactic as a New Orleans funk band, their music actually incorporates everything they’ve been exposed to and more. Given the array of music styles existing side by side in the Crescent...

Lakecia Benjamin

Lakecia Benjamin

Lakecia Benjamin has an unyielding affinity for the music of both John and Alice Coltrane. Benjamin, an alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, will perform at the 10th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. The unyielding...

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