Sept.  5-6  2026

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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

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...
PETER WHITE

PETER WHITE

Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. He will join Smooth Jazz elites – saxophonist Richard Elliot and trumpeter Rick Braun – to perform at the John...
Lee Ritenour

Lee Ritenour

Born Lee Mack Ritenour in Los Angeles, CA, he has maintained a delicate balance between the individual creative vision and the group dynamic, since the beginning of his career. Lee Ritenour, a jazz guitar powerhouse, will perform for the 8th Annual John Coltrane...