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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

Ravi Coltrane

Ravi Coltrane

Ravi Coltrane will take the stage on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival as part of the celebration honoring the 100th anniversary of his father’s birth. The appearance promises to be more than a tribute concert. It will...
Marcus Anderson

Marcus Anderson

Marcus Anderson is a two-time Grammy and Stellar Award–nominated saxophonist who brings a rare combination of technical brilliance, stage charisma, and cross-genre fluency that resonates deeply with today’s jazz audiences. Anderson will be performing on Sunday, Sept....
Adam Hawley

Adam Hawley

Adam Hawley will bring his distinct and dynamic brand of musical energy to High Point when he performs on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Hits Non-Stop A guitarist and producer, Hawley was handpicked by Maurice White...
Cyrille Aimée

Cyrille Aimée

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,...
Ledisi

Ledisi

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...