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Don’t miss the 2025 Holiday Jazz Festival, the second annual concert presented by the John Coltrane Jazz and Blues Festival celebrating the renowned jazz innovator.
About the Event
Contemporary jazz saxophone icon Gerald Albright brings his signature mix of groove, soul and sophistication to the stage.
The nonprofit John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, AARP Triad Region, and Word of Life Tabernacle usher in the season with an unforgettable evening of world-class music. This is second annual holiday concert presented by the nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of jazz innovator John Coltrane.
Albright is a celebrated recording artist, producer and live performer admired worldwide for his masterful tone and electrifying stage presence. The nine-time Grammy®-nominated artist began his solo career in 1987 with the release of Just Between Us, helping shape the foundation of the smooth jazz format.
He followed that with the chart-topping releases Groovology, Kickin’ It Up and Sax for Stax. Expect fresh interpretations of holiday classics, and joyful energy, from one of the most respected figures in contemporary music.
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