(Pictured: Jazzmeia Horn, Photo: Ken Abrams) With Saturday’s rain seeming like an ancient memory (except for the occasional mud patch), Newport Jazz 2018 concluded on an upbeat note. The performances ranged from traditional jazz to modern funk, with pretty much everything in between. Day 3 highlights included a beautiful set from singer Jazzmeia Horn, the […]
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Photos: Saturday at the 2018 Newport Jazz Festival
(Pictured: Grace Kelly, Photo: Ken Abrams) A near-biblical deluge didn’t dampen the spirits of those in attendance at the Newport Jazz Festival on Saturday. From headliners Jose James, Andra Day and Grace Kelly to newcomers like the URI Jazz Orchestra, good vibes rules the day. Check out a few or our favorite pictures below.
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Newport Jazz Festival Announces 2018 Artist-in-Residence Charles Lloyd
WIth the first wave of artist announcements expected next week, an e-mail earlier today from Newport Jazz Festival Producer George Wein introduced this year’s Artist-in-Residence, Charles Lloyd. The saxophonist will appear all three days at the festival, with a different act each day. Read Wein’s e-mail below for further details. “It was late one summer […]