Feb 5, 2026 | Artists, Blog, Sunday, Upcoming Performances
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...
Feb 5, 2026 | Artists, Blog, Saturday, Upcoming Performances
…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...
Feb 5, 2026 | Artists, Blog, Saturday, Upcoming Performances
…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...
Feb 5, 2026 | Artists, Blog, Saturday, Upcoming Performances
…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...
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...
