Norah Jones, Esperanza Spalding, Angélique Kidjo, And More Set For Newport Jazz Festival
Newport Jazz Festival is set to take place at historic Fort Adams State Park from July 29 – 31.
Norah Jones, Esperanza Spalding, Angélique Kidjo’s Remain in Light, and many more will head to the Newport Jazz Festival at historic Fort Adams State Park, from July 29 – 31.
In addition to revealing the line-up, the festival will also feature a tribute to the late Newport Jazz and Newport Folk Festivals Founder George Wein featuring very special guests to be announced.
This year’s festival also features Terence Blanchard, PJ Morton, The Ron Carter Quartet, BADBADNOTGOOD, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Lettuce, Cory Wong, Sons of Kemet, Nubya Garcia, Jazzmeia Horn, Nate Smith + KINFOLK, Jason Moran & The Bandwagon, Benevento/Russo Duo Acoustic, Nicholas Payton Trio, Maria Schneider Orchestra, Makaya McCraven, Yussef Dayes, Antonio Sanchez & Bad Hombre, Mononeon, Shabaka Hutchings, Vijay Iyer Trio, The Baylor Project, The Soul Rebels, Sampa The Great, Celisse, Emmet Cohen Trio, The Nth Power, Theon Cross, Thana Alexa: Ona, Lady Blackbird, Tuba Skinny, Samara Joy, Melanie Charles, Giveton Gelin, Holly Bowling, Laufey, and more artists to be announced.
Special ensembles include Newport Jazz artist director Chistian McBride’s annual Jawn Jam featuring Christian McBride, Makaya McCraven, Chris Potter, Vijay Iyer, Brandee Younger, and Mike Stern; the Jack DeJohnette Quartet with Don Byron, Matt Garrison, and Luisito Quintero; Pino Palladino, Blake Mills, Sam Gendel, and Abe Rounds; Joe Lovano’s “Trio Tapestry” featuring Marilyn Crispell and Carmen Castaldi; and The Mingus Big Band celebrating 100 years of Charles Mingus.
Thre-Day General Admission Tickets and 3-Day Student Tickets on sale now. No ticket is required for children under 10. Two children are allowed free admission per ticketed adult. All children 10 and over require a Student General Admission Ticket. Single-Day Tickets and 2-Day Tickets go on sale at a later date.
In addition to its year-round work, and in response to the pandemic, the Newport Festival Foundation established the Newport Festivals Musician Relief Fund (MRF) to provide financial relief to musicians in the Folk & Jazz communities experiencing a loss of income as a result of COVID-19. Resources from NFF and donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations have allowed the MRF to help over 500 musicians since April 1, 2020.
Visit Newport Jazz Festival’s official website for more information.
