John Coltrane, often referred to simply as “Trane,” was a remarkable jazz saxophonist, composer and music innovator whose influence on the world of music remains profound to this day. Born in 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina, and passing away tragically...
Get ready for a soulful journey at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival! We are thrilled to announce the lineup for this year’s celebration. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: And that’s not all! We’re excited to...
In the realm of jazz history, certain names shine with an irreplaceable brilliance, and today, we take a moment to remember and honor one such luminary – Alice Coltrane. A virtuoso in every sense, Alice Coltrane’s multifaceted talent encompassed jazz...
With society emerging from the COVID 19 pandemic, the focus on mental health and well being has increased as people are forced to confront the effects of isolation, grief, health challenges and coping with the stress of post-pandemic realities, such as high prices,...
Dyana Williams, co-host of the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, is one of 39 Black female radio broadcast pioneers who are having their careers documented and archived in the Black Women in Radio-The Distinguished Inaugural 30 – Library of...
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Known as JAM, it was created at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History in 2001 to recognize and celebrate the history of jazz. JAM encourages people of all ages to embrace jazz music by attending concerts,...
