Hamlet proclaims John Coltrane Day; community members call for coordinated Coltrane festival
September 12, 2026 | Hamlet City, Richmond County, North Carolina
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Mayor Amy Gwynne proclaimed Sept. 23 as John Coltrane Day in Hamlet, reciting biographical details about Coltrane’s birth (09/23/1926) and musical legacy. The proclamation encourages citizens to honor the city’s native son and attend local observances planned for the centennial.
Community member Gerard Anthony Morrison urged the city and nearby municipalities to collaborate on a regional John Coltrane Festival rather than duplicate efforts; he promoted a local event scheduled "Oct. 3... 12 noon" and asked the council to coordinate publicity and logistics. "Coltrane fest October 3, always the 1st saturday 12 noon 1935 Osborne Road," he said, and called for greater synergy among small municipalities to support the celebration.
Community member Gerard Anthony Morrison urged the city and nearby municipalities to collaborate on a regional John Coltrane Festival rather than duplicate efforts; he promoted a local event scheduled "Oct. 3... 12 noon" and asked the council to coordinate publicity and logistics. "Coltrane fest October 3, always the 1st saturday 12 noon 1935 Osborne Road," he said, and called for greater synergy among small municipalities to support the celebration.
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