Nik West

Nik West

Bassist, singer, and songwriter Nik West isn’t just a musician; she’s an embodiment of individuality. The performer with the explosive stage presence is set to appear at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 in Oak Hollow...
2023 JOHN COLTRANE STUDENT CONTEST INSTRUMENT WINNERS!

2023 JOHN COLTRANE STUDENT CONTEST INSTRUMENT WINNERS!

Excitement fills backstage when it is time to present those who won the John Coltrane Student Instrument Contest with their prize instruments and present the winners on stage. For many of the young people, the moment represents reaching a goal or at least attaining a...
JAZZ FOR THE FUTURE!

JAZZ FOR THE FUTURE!

The 2023 John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, held in Oak Hollow Park, September 2nd and 3rd,  was a spectacular celebration of music that left attendees awestruck and inspired. This annual event, dedicated to the legendary jazz saxophonist John...
Honoring A Musical Trailblazer: Alice Coltrane

Honoring A Musical Trailblazer: Alice Coltrane

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...