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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

Poogie Bell

Poogie Bell

The sound of Poogie Bell’s drums can be heard on many of the world’s finest jazz, neo-soul, R&B, and hip-hop records. He is a performer, record producer, composer, and arranger. Poogie Bell will do the same for the Masters of Smooth as he joins Marion Meadows,...
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,...
Cindy Blackman Santana

Cindy Blackman Santana

Cindy Blackman Santana is a virtuoso drummer whose artistry spans the realms of Jazz and Rock. As a musician and bandleader, she is a sound innovator with a passion for pushing creative boundaries and exploring movement and change. She will perform at the 11th John...
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...
Keiko Matsui

Keiko Matsui

Acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui will perform with saxophone great Kirk Whalum on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, for the 11th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF). KEIKO MATSUI The transcendent and haunting melodies she plays...
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...