Mar 26, 2025 | Artists, Saturday, Upcoming Performances
The Headhunters, the legendary jazz-funk band who broke new ground in the 1970s will bring that energetic sonic innovation to the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Founded in 1973, The Headhunters emerged during a pivotal...
Mar 26, 2025 | Artists, Sunday, Upcoming Performances
Rick Braun, a luminary in the world of contemporary jazz, has carved a remarkable path with his soulful trumpet melodies. Braun will perform with saxophonist Richard Elliot and guitarist Peter White on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at the John Coltrane International Jazz and...
Mar 26, 2025 | Artists, Sunday, Upcoming Performances
Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. He will join Smooth Jazz elites – saxophonist Richard Elliot and trumpeter Rick Braun – to perform at the John...
Mar 25, 2025 | Artists, Saturday, Upcoming Performances
Nnenna Freelon, the six-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist with deep ties to North Carolina, returns to the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival to perform with Take 6 and Clint Holmes in a musical tribute to Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers. Their...
Mar 25, 2025 | Artists, Saturday, Upcoming Performances
The Harmonious Legacy of Take 6 Take 6, the quintessential a cappella sextet, is a masterclass in vocal harmony and artistic excellence. Originating in Huntsville, Alabama, this Grammy-winning group blends gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop into a sonic tapestry that...
Mar 25, 2025 | Artists, Saturday, Upcoming Performances
Captivating and versatile, Clint Holmes has an electrifying stage presence and a voice that resonates powerfully, mesmerizing audiences. Holmes will join Take 6 and Nnenna Freelon for an imaginative tribute to Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder called “Withers to Wonder.”...
