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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.
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.
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.
“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 Aug. 2-4 event at Rhode Island's Fort Adams State Park will feature André 3000, Elvis Costello, Brittany Howard and Nile Rodgers & CHIC. André 3000, Elvis Costello, Nile Rodgers Anchor ...
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.
Rosetta Reitz Rosetta Reitz with the Performers of the Blues is a Woman Concert at the Newport Jazz Festival; (standing, l to r): Koko Taylor, Linda Hopkins, George Wein, Rosetta Reitz, Adelaide Hall, Little Brother Montgomery, Big Mama Thornton, Beulah Bryant; (seated, l to r): Sharon Freeman, Sippie Wallace, Nell Carter Rosetta Reitz
Newport Jazz Festival in Newport; South Carolina. Aiken Jazz Festival in Aiken [92] Jazz!Carolina Festival in Hartsville [93] South Dakota. Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Festival in Sioux Falls [94] Tennessee. Franklin Jazz Festival in Franklin [95] Jazzanooga in Chattanooga [96] Watertown Jazz Festival in Watertown [97] Texas. Austin Area Jazz ...