Aug 8, 2021 | Artists, Past Performances
NC Coltrane All Star Band 2021 Lead by Al Strong The festival continues its long-standing tradition of celebrating local talent with the NC Coltrane All Star Band on September 4th. This ensemble comprises artists from across the state who have made a remarkable...
Jun 4, 2021 | Artists, Past Performances
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...
May 28, 2021 | Past Performances
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...
May 21, 2021 | Artists, Past Performances
KENNY LATTIMORE Singer, songwriter Kenny Lattimore, called a ‘modern soul man,” will display his prolific vocal gifts as part of the opening day lineup on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Kenny...
May 21, 2021 | Artists, Past Performances
Tito Puente, Jr. with special guest Melina Almodovar Latin Jazz is widely popular with the fans who regularly attend the festival. Tito Puente, Jr. with special guest Melina Almodovar will bring the Latin Jazz rhythms on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 for the 10th John...
May 20, 2021 | Artists, Past Performances
Tito Puente, Jr. with special guest Melina Almodovar Popular salsa singer, songwriter and dancer Melina Almodovar, who is known as “La Muñeca de la Salsa – the Salsa Doll” will perform with Tito Puente, Jr. as his special guest on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 for the...