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Fred Taylor to Receive George Wein Impresario Award

3/4/2015

News from Our Friends at Berklee College of Music

Fred Taylor to Receive
George Wein Impresario Award
from Berklee College of Music, March 11,
at Scullers Jazz Club

March 2, 2015 — Berklee College of Music will present famed jazz promoter Fred Taylor with the college's first ever George Wein Impresario Award on Wednesday, March 11, at Scullers Jazz Club. Named after Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein, the award recognizes individuals who bring music to life through their dedication to discovering, mentoring, presenting, and promoting creative musicians and their music.

The concert, titled Berklee Salutes Scullers, is produced by guitarist and Berklee professor Bill Banfield, and includes performances from fellow faculty members Tia Fuller, George Russell Jr., John Lockwood, Yoron Israel, Maggie Scott, Gabrielle Goodman, Donna McElroy, and other special guests. Grammy-winning jazz critic Bob Blumenthal will tell Taylor's story as part of the evening's performance. The concert will be hosted by Berklee provost Larry Simpson.

Newport Festivals Foundation Gala: Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste

3/2/2015

Newport Festivals Foundation™
5th Annual Gala Celebrates
George Wein’s 90th Birthday
with Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo
and Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Cassandra Wilson (Photo credit: Mark Seliger)

NEWPORT, RI, March 2, 2015 – Don’t miss one of Newport’s favorite social events when the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ returns to The Breakers on Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 pm for its Gala Benefit featuring performances by Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, to celebrate the 90th birthday of festival impresario George Wein. Although his birthday is October 3, there’s no telling who may show up to surprise him.

Governor Gina Raimondo and Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse will serve as Honorary Gala co-chairs, which Wein says, “is a true indication of what the Newport Festivals Foundation means to the state of Rhode Island.”

“Cassandra Wilson has graciously agreed to perform. Without question, she is one of the finest of jazz singers performing today. To be able to see her in such an intimate setting is a privilege,” added Wein. “Jon has appeared as a soloist at the Gala, but never with his full group. When he starts playing his melodica and strolls through the crowd, the fun he is having will instantly be communicated to you. Michel Camilo, who is one of my favorite pianists, will thrill you with his musicianship and the uniqueness of his style of solo performance.”

Newport Jazz Festival Flex Tickets No Longer Available After March 1

2/25/2015

Going, Going, Almost Gone …
Newport Jazz Festival® Flexible Discount Tickets
To Be Discontinued on March 1

Tickets Available at Newport Visitor Information Center and www.newportjazzfest.org

Cassandra Wilson (photo credit: Mark Seliger)

NEWPORT, RI, February 24, 2015 – The countdown is on for purchasing flexible discount tickets for the Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management. Priced at just $55, Flex Tickets can be used for adult general admission for concerts at Fort Adams State Park July 31 – August 2, 2015.* But, hurry, beginning on Monday, March 2, tickets will be available for the regular price of $74.00.

With a Flex ticket, there is no need for fans to decide now which day to attend. The offer is not valid on reserved seats, or for the Friday evening concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino.

Cephas Bowles, 62, Long-time Public Radio Advocate and Innovator, Dies

2/25/2015

Cephas Bowles, 62, Public Radio Advocate
and Innovator, Dies

Dover, NJ, February 24, 2015 – Cephas Bowles, a staunch advocate for public radio and jazz for more than four decades and recently-retired CEO/President of WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM, died on Saturday, February 21, in Hackensack.

His death, at Hackensack University Medical Center Hospital, followed complications from a stem cell transplant, said his wife, Linda. He was 62.

A native of Newark and a resident of Dover, NJ, Bowles served as senior executive of WBGO-FM from 1993 to 2014, when he retired following a medical leave. During his tenure, the station celebrated increased financial support as well as heightened listener engagement through innovative programming, special events, live broadcasts and social media. In 1998, WBGO became the first jazz station to use the Internet to stream music around the world. Under Bowles' leadership, Jazz 88.3 also increased the number of professional staff and totally renovated its two-story office building. In 2012, he spearheaded a capital campaign that funded, built and began transmitting from a tower in midtown Manhattan, which significantly strengthened the station's metro-area reach.

Grammy Celebration Continues for George Wein & Festival Artists

2/9/2015

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™
Celebrates GRAMMY Awards
for Festival Impresario George Wein
and Several Newport Jazz Festival® Artists

(L-R) Honoree George Wein, honoree Wayne Shorter, and President/CEO of The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Foundation President/CEO Neil Portnow attend The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Special Merit Awards Ceremony on February 7, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/WireImage)

NEWPORT, RI / NEW YORK, NY, February 9, 2015 – The Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ continues the celebration of its Chairman, George Wein, who received the Trustees Award at the 57th Annual GRAMMY® ceremonies in Los Angeles on February 7 and 8. The Special Merit Award recognizes Wein’s outstanding contributions in areas other than performance, including the founding and production of the Newport Jazz Festival®, Newport Folk Festival® and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival®.

Newport Jazz Festival Adds Jack DeJohnette and Lisa Fischer to 2015 Lineup

1/29/2015

Newport Jazz Festival® Adds
Jack DeJohnette: Made in Chicago
and Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton
to 2015 Lineup

Jack DeJohnette (Photo credit: Sandrine Lee)

NEWPORT, RI, January 29, 2015 – Celebrating music made in Chicago and one of the world’s premier backup singers, George Wein is pleased to announce the additions of Jack DeJohnette: Made in Chicago and Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton to the lineup of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management July 31 – August 2.

“One of the joys of producing the Newport Jazz Festival since 1954 is the privilege of having been involved with just about every era and style of jazz. One notable example is the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). Jack DeJohnette has put together some of his colleagues from this Chicago-born organization, and we’re pleased that they will make a stop at this year’s festival,” said Wein. “We’re also looking forward to seeing Lisa Fischer, who has performed with musicians from just about every genre, when she returns to Newport with her creative style and spirit.”

Irvin Mayfield and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Kick Off 12-City Tour

1/25/2015

IRVIN MAYFIELD AND
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
KICK OFF 12-CITY TOUR FEBRUARY 5 - 22, 2015

NEW ORLEANS, LA, January 26, 2015 - Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) hit the road for a 12-city tour beginning in Miami, FL on February 5 and wrapping up in Fairfield, CT on February 22. In addition to Mayfield on trumpet, the 18-piece Orchestra includes such respected musicians as Victor Atkins on piano and Ed "Sweetbread" Petersen on saxophone.

Jazz music was born in the City of New Orleans, and NOJO shares this tradition throughout the country. NOJO has headlined all of America's major performing arts venues and clubs, and continues the tradition with stops at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Opelika Performing Arts Center, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Kimmel Center, The Music Center at Strathmore, Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Quick Center for the Arts and others.

George Wein Announces Lineup for 2015 Newport Jazz Festival®

1/13/2015

George Wein Announces Lineup for
2015 Newport Jazz Festival®
July 31 – August 2,
Including Three Full Days of Performances
by Some of the World’s Greatest
Established and Emerging Artists

Performers Include Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Chris Botti, Jamie Cullum, Snarky Puppy, Maria Schneider, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, Bill Frisell, Arturo Sandoval, Ambrose Akinmusire and More

Tickets Go On Sale
Thursday, January 15, 10:00 am

Cassandra Wilson

NEWPORT, RI, January 13, 2015 – After producing a successful and exciting 60th anniversary celebration last year, George Wein today announced that the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will return to the City-by-the-Sea July 31 – August 2 with three full days of music at Fort Adams State Park, plus the popular Friday night concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino and a festive Gala at the historic Breakers on Saturday evening.

The 2015 edition of America’s first annual jazz festival will feature Chris Botti, Cassandra Wilson, Jamie Cullum, Snarky Puppy, Maria Schneider, Arturo Sandoval, Kenny Garrett, Billy Childs, Arturo O’Farrill, Fred Hersch, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Jon Batiste, Kneebody, Hiromi with her trio and piano duets with Michel Camilo, Jon Faddis, James Carter, Christian McBride, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern/Bill Evans Band, Ambrose Akinmusire, Tom Harrell, Pat Martino, Matana Roberts, John Hollenbeck and the much-anticipated return of Dr. John, who had to bow out last year due to illness.

George Wein Honored with The Recording Academy® Trustees Award

12/19/2014

FESTIVAL IMPRESARIO GEORGE WEIN
HONORED WITH THE RECORDING ACADEMY® TRUSTEES AWARD

Wein Joins 2015 Recipients
Richard Perry and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil

NEW YORK, NY December 18, 2014 – GEORGE WEIN, world-renowned founder/producer of the Newport Jazz Festival®, Newport Folk Festival®, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival® and numerous other music events, will receive The Recording Academy® Trustees Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions in areas other than performance. The award will be presented at a special invitation-only ceremony on Saturday, February 7, 2015 and acknowledged during the 57th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, which will be broadcast live on Sunday, February 8, at 8:00 pm ET on the CBS Television Network.

Chris Botti and Jon Batiste & Stay Human Tix at Newport Jazz Fest On Sale 12/18

12/18/2014

Tickets Go On Sale Worldwide on
Thursday, December 18, 10:00 am
for Newport Jazz Festival® Opening Night Concert
featuring Chris Botti and Jon Batiste & Stay Human
at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at Newport Casino

Pre-Concert Cocktail Party Tickets Also On Sale

Chris Botti (photo credit: Fabrizio Ferri)

NEWPORT, RI, December 17, 2014 – Tickets for the opening night concert of the Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management featuring Chris Botti and Jon Batiste & Stay Human on the Alex and Ani Stage at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino on Friday, July 31, go on sale worldwide on Thursday, December 18, at 10:00 am. Tickets for the annual pre-concert cocktail party can be purchased at the same time.

The cocktail party begins at 6:15 pm on the Horseshoe Piazza, followed by the concert at 8:00 pm.

To purchase tickets, please log on to the Festival web site at www.newportjazzfest.org or go directly to www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be ordered by phone through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. Service charges apply to all tickets ordered online or by phone.

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Fred Taylor to Receive George Wein Impresario Award from Berklee College of Music, March 11, at Scullers Jazz Club

Newport Festivals Foundation™ 5th Annual Gala Celebrates George Wein’s 90th Birthday with Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo and Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Going, Going, Almost Gone … Newport Jazz Festival® Flexible Discount Tickets To Be Discontinued on March 1 Tickets Available at Newport Visitor Information Center and www.newportjazzfest.org

Cephas Bowles, 62, Public Radio Advocateand Innovator, Dies

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ Celebrates GRAMMY Awards for Festival Impresario George Wein and Several Newport Jazz Festival® Artists

Newport Jazz Festival® Adds Jack DeJohnette: Made in Chicago and Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton to 2015 Lineup

IRVIN MAYFIELD AND THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRAKICK OFF 12-CITY TOUR FEBRUARY 5 - 22, 2015

FESTIVAL IMPRESARIO GEORGE WEIN HONORED WITH THE RECORDING ACADEMY® TRUSTEES AWARD Wein Joins 2015 Recipients Richard Perry and Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil

Tickets Go On Sale Worldwide on Thursday, December 18, 10:00 am for Newport Jazz Festival® Opening Night Concert featuring Chris Botti and Jon Batiste & Stay Human at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at Newport Casino Pre-Concert Cocktail Party Tickets Also On Sale

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