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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

Maysa

Maysa

Maysa is the kind of singer who takes hold of a song and with it, enraptures her audience as she delivers lyrics, phrases, melodies and harmonies in a way that only she can. The brilliant vocalist will perform with Dave Koz and the Summer Horns at the 12th John...
Aymée Nuviola

Aymée Nuviola

Two Grammy Award-winning artists who have each embraced the cultural resonance of the Latin Jazz genre, bring the rhythm and swing to the 11th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Internationally acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Aymée Nuviola will be...
Kenny Lattimore

Kenny Lattimore

KENNY LATTIMORE  Singer, songwriter Kenny Lattimore, called a ‘modern soul man,” will display his prolific vocal gifts as part of  the opening day lineup on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Kenny...
Kurt Elling

Kurt Elling

Kurt Elling, winner of the 2021 GRAMMY Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, will be the featured performer for day-two of the 10th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. The current win is for the 2020 release Secrets Are the Best...
Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter

Critically acclaimed, jazz singer-songwriter Gregory Porter will bring his mesmerizing vocal prowess  to High Point, NC when he headlines the 8th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. One of the most successful jazz...