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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

Dave Koz

Dave Koz

Dave Koz, the nine-time Grammy Award nominee who rules the Smooth Jazz arena with his chart topping recordings, creative collaborations, jazz cruises and radio programs, returns to the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival with the Summer Horns on...
Candy Dulfer

Candy Dulfer

Candy Dulfer, the contemporary saxophone powerhouse, is coming to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. She will perform with Dave Koz and the Summer Horns which includes Eric Darius and vocalist Maysa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. CANDY...
Lakecia Benjamin

Lakecia Benjamin

Lakecia Benjamin has an unyielding affinity for the music of both John and Alice Coltrane. Benjamin, an alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, will perform at the 10th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. The unyielding...
Marcus Anderson

Marcus Anderson

He moves a lot like James Brown, sings like a balladeer and plays a mean saxophone.  Marcus Anderson will ignite his own brand of spontaneous combustion on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at the 10th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. The Grammy and...