the 15th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival

Cyrille Aimée

Cyrille Aimée offers a sound that feels at once timeless and unmistakably modern, giving a fresh perspective that is somehow steeped in tradition. With a voice shaped by multiple cultures and a fearless approach to improvisation, Aimée will perform on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 for the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival in High […]

Ledisi

Ledisi: A Voice of Soul, Strength, and Timeless Inspiration When Ledisi steps onto the stage at the 15th Anniversary John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, September 5, audiences can expect more than a performance—they will experience a masterclass in soul, storytelling, and vocal brilliance. The Grammy Award–winning vocalist has long been celebrated […]

Coltrane Jazz Fest, Amplified!

Snarky Puppy Masterclass and West End Mambo Amplify the 14th Annual Coltrane Jazz Fest The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival has always been about more than great performances about connection, creativity, and community. This year, festival organizers are turning up the excitement with two dynamic additions that promise to make the 14th annual […]

Bassist John Brown Comes Home

For bassist and educator John Brown, leading the NC Coltrane All-Star Band at the John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival isn’t just another gig—it’s a homecoming wrapped in legacy, love, and reverence. There’s something sacred about returning to a place that shaped your beginnings—especially when that place carries the spirit of a legend like […]

Dyana Williams: Trailblazer, Advocate and Icon

Dyana Williams is a powerhouse whose voice has amplified Black music for over five decades. She co-founded what is now celebrated as African American Music Appreciation Month in 1979 alongside Kenny Gamble and Ed Wright. Her advocacy helped secure a White House proclamation and later co-authored House Concurrent Bill 509, officially recognizing the cultural and […]