Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Jazz Speaks for Life”
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by Yvonne Anderson
2w ago
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy extends far beyond his pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. His profound admiration for jazz music and its power to unite people across racial divides had a significant impact on the jazz musicians of his day and the evolution of jazz music itself. IN HIS OWN WORDS  “Jazz ..read more
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Dyana Williams: Media and Cultural Architect
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by Yvonne Anderson
6M ago
This past June, Dyana Williams photo was on the cover of HITS Magazine with the caption “The Mother of Black Music Month.” Williams and her associates spearheaded the effort to have the cultural and creative contributions of African American artists formally recognized. For more than 50 years, she has served as the catalyst for presenting ..read more
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UNCG Spartans Jazz Collective
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by Yvonne Anderson
8M ago
The UNCG Spartans Jazz Collective made their debut at the 2023 John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. The rotating ensemble is made up of students and faculty from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. They were so well received last year, they were invited back. They will perform on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 to kick-off the second day of the festival held in Oak Hollow Park, High Point, NC. THE COLLECTIVE The UNCG Spartans Jazz Collective is a collaborative group of faculty and students founded in 2012 to function in the mentorship tradition of the bands of Art Blakey, Mil ..read more
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Bilal
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by Yvonne Anderson
8M ago
Bilal Sayeed Oliver is a truly independent artist. A singer, songwriter, and producer who has always been ahead of his time – the Grammy Award-winning artist blends jazz, afro-futurism, classic soul, alternative R&B, rock and classical in his vocals and music. His latest album, Live at Glasshaus will be released next month.  Bilal will perform at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 in Oak Hollow Park, High Point. Bilal A RARE QUALITY Bilal is known for his wide vocal range, an artist who works across multiple genres, and gives magnetic live ..read more
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Jesus Molina
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by Yvonne Anderson
8M ago
Jazz pianist Jesus Molina took his first professional music lesson less than 10 years ago by way of a scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, in Boston. Today he’s being acknowledged as a global phenom, recently coming off a Boston Pops debut performing with Branford Marsalis. Molina will perform on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at the 2024 John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF). MODELING THE BEST IN JAZZ Born Jesus Javier Molina Acosta, in Sincelejo, Colombia, the 27-year-old, multi-instrumentalist had to take classes to learn English when he flew to America f ..read more
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Nik West
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by Yvonne Anderson
9M ago
Bassist, singer, and songwriter Nik West isn’t just a musician; she’s an embodiment of individuality. The performer with the explosive stage presence is set to appear at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 in Oak Hollow Park, High Point, NC. Nik West A FORCE OF NATURE Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics described her as the female Lenny Kravitz. Stewart became familiar with her work as West was completing her debut album Just In the Nik of Time. He invited her to join him on some of his projects. She has also done work with Quincy Jones Productions, Prince, Macy Gr ..read more
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The Lao Tizer Band
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by Yvonne Anderson
9M ago
Three Emmys, two Grammys, one alum of The Voice, an American Idol phenom, and a DownBeat “Jazz Group of the Year ” nominee —  all that and more are in the embodiment of the Lao Tizer Band. A veteran performer of the Coltrane JazzFest, Tizer and his current band will play Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF) in Oak Hollow Park. NEW MUSIC, NEW FOCUS The band’s appearance will come on the heels of their August 2024 album and video release AMPLIFY. The new release is a major evolution for the group and includes all new, original material;&n ..read more
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Incognito
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by Yvonne Anderson
10M ago
British band Incognito, is anything but. The group’s high energy performances, synergizing funk, soul, hip hop, as well as jazz have sealed their identity as a band known for its “must see live” performances, pumping out irresistible grooves and a message that’s always positive. Music lovers will have the chance  to experience their brand of fusion on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF) in High Point, NC. Incognito SOPHISTICATED FUNK Credited as being the leading pioneer of acid jazz, Incognito, led by composer, producer, guitarist a ..read more
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Nicholas Payton
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by Yvonne Anderson
10M ago
As a leading voice in American popular music, Nicholas Payton is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, producer, arranger, essayist, and social activist who defies musical and artistic categories. The two-time Grammy Award-winner joins the Bill Charlap Trio as a special guest with vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival in High Point, NC.  A CALLING The New Orleans-born Payton has followed his calling since growing up under the tutelage of his parents — acclaimed bassist Walter Payton and Maria Payton, a piani ..read more
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Dee Dee Bridgewater
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by Yvonne Anderson
10M ago
Over the course of a multi-faceted career spanning four decades, Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater occupies the upper echelon of vocalists. The two-time Grammy winner joins the Bill Charlap Trio as a special guest with trumpeter Nicholas Payton on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival (JCIJBF) in High Point, NC.  Dee Dee Bridgewater JAZZ FOR THE AGES  Ever the fearless voyager, explorer, pioneer and keeper of tradition, Bridgewater is known for putting her own unique spin on standards, as well as taking intrepid le ..read more
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