the 15th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival

Coltrane JazzFest To Host Inaugural Golf Experience for 15th Anniversary

Join us for the Inaugural Coltrane JazzFest Golf Experience on Friday, September 4 at the Grandover Resort as we tee-off the 15th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival (JCIJBF). This charitable golfing event takes place at the heart of the Grandover Resort, where two Championship Courses—the East and West, co-designed by David Graham […]

Garry Percell

Every year, the NC Coltrane All-Star Band brings together a fresh group of top-tier musicians — and for 2026, you spoke and we listened. Fans asked for Garry Percell, so this year’s lineup is his to lead! The Billboard-charting guitarist and Upward Bound Music Group founder — known for hits like “Don’t Stop” and “Smooth […]

Joey De Leon

…Percussionist Extraordinaire   Joey DeLeon Jr. is a dynamic percussionist whose artistry bridges the worlds of Latin jazz, salsa, and contemporary jazz performance.He joins the Lao Tizer Band for their performance on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival in High Point, NC.  A classically trained musician with deep […]

Anthony Crawford

…Rolling Stone 2022 “Bassist of the Year” Nominee Anthony Crawford is a dynamic bassist, songwriter, producer, and recording artist whose genre-defying musicianship has earned him recognition as one of today’s most versatile players. He is one of the dynamic musicians joining Lao Tizer for the band’s performance on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at the John […]

Gene Coye

…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 perform on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at the John […]