Newport, Rhode Island is at the center of the music world again this weekend when the “City by the Sea” welcomes the Newport Jazz Festival to town. Founded in 1954, the original outdoor music festival returns with a stellar lineup, which includes jazz legends, rising stars, and local heroes. Here are “Six Picks” not-to-be-missed this […]
Branford Marsalis
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Newport Jazz Festival announces late substitution – Branford Marsalis to perform Friday, August 4
The Newport Jazz Festival today announced a late replacement for the opening day of the Festival, this Friday, August 4. Saxophonist Branford Marsalis will replace Kamasi Washington, who is unable to attend. Festival officials provided this update on Tuesday afternoon: ARTIST UPDATE: Something unforeseen has come up that will prevent Kamasi Washington from performing his […]
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Six Picks – Newport Jazz Edition
The Newport Jazz Festival arrives this weekend. 31 of the 50+ bands performing are new to the Festival this year, and many of them further expand the boundaries of jazz music. “America’s original art form” has had a home in Newport since 1954 and the tradition continues with an impressive line-up this year. With respect […]