Apr 24, 2026 | Artists, Blog, Saturday, Upcoming Performances
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...
Apr 2, 2026 | Artists, Blog, Sunday, Upcoming Performances
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,...
Mar 23, 2026 | Artists, Blog, Sunday, Upcoming Performances
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...
Feb 18, 2026 | Artists, Saturday, Sunday, Upcoming Performances
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Aug 13, 2025 | Artists, Past Performances
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...
Apr 10, 2025 | Artists, Past Performances
José James is both conductor and conduit. Across 17 years as a singer, songwriter, bandleader, and producer — not to mention co-head of Rainbow Blonde Records since 2018 — he has explored and reimagined past music genres and created some of his own. James is the...