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...
Mar 26, 2025 | Artists, Past Performances
Snarky Puppy, the five-time Grammy® Award-winning collective will bring their boundless, category-defying sound to the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, August 30, 2025 in High Point, NC. Their music is a mosaic of genres: jazz, funk,...
Mar 26, 2025 | Artists, Past Performances
Stanley Clarke, one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric bass players in the world, will perform at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF) on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. He is a four-time Grammy® Award-winner, NEA Jazz Master, composer,...
Mar 25, 2025 | Artists, Past Performances
Nnenna Freelon, the six-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist with deep ties to North Carolina, returns to the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival to perform with Take 6 and Clint Holmes in a musical tribute to Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers. Their...
Mar 25, 2025 | Artists, Past Performances
The Harmonious Legacy of Take 6 Take 6, the quintessential a cappella sextet, is a masterclass in vocal harmony and artistic excellence. Originating in Huntsville, Alabama, this Grammy-winning group blends gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop into a sonic tapestry that...
