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He established the Newport Jazz Festival-Saratoga and remained in New York City, retaining the Newport Jazz Festival-New York in what amounted to an expansion. [25] [26] The Saratoga addition began a trend of using the "Newport Jazz Festival" name outside of Newport, as in the Newport Jazz Festival in Madarao, Japan, from 1982 to 2004.
“Due to COVID-19 capacity modifications, Newport Folk will be extending its dates to present two unique three-day events of surprise performances, storytelling, and workshops,” organizers said.
The Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals will both be returning to their home fort in Rhode Island in late July (overlapping into August by one day), although organizers caution that the two landmark ...
George Wein (October 3, 1925 – September 13, 2021) was an American jazz promoter, pianist, and producer. [1] He was the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, which is held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island.
The Indy Jazz Fest is an annual jazz festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. It first took place on June 17, 1999. It first took place on June 17, 1999. It was created by a consortium of Downtown Indianapolis hospitality, civic and business interests as a way to spotlight Indianapolis' rich jazz heritage through an annual event.
The Aug. 2-4 event at Rhode Island’s Fort Adams State Park will feature André 3000, Elvis Costello, Brittany Howard, Sun Ra Arkestra and Nile Rodgers & CHIC, along with a host of jazz ...
Name Year Location Notes Image Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival: 1969–present Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. Beaulieu Jazz Festival: 1956–61 Beaulieu, Hampshire, UK
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, one of the largest music festivals in New England.