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{{Infobox album | name = Eddie Costa, Mat Mathews & Don Elliott at Newport | type = Live album | artist = Eddie Costa / Mat Mathews / Don Elliott | cover = Eddie Costa, Mat Mathews & Don Elliott at Newport.jpg | alt = | released = 1957 | recorded = July 5 & 6, 1957
Newport Jazz Festival, RI | venue = | studio = | genre = Jazz | length = | label = Verve
MGV 8237 | producer = Norman Granz | chronology = Eddie Costa | prev_title = The Eddie Costa - Vinnie Burke Trio | prev_year = 1956 | next_title = Eddie Costa Quintet | next_year = 1957

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Eddie Costa, Mat Mathews & Don Elliott at Newport is a special live album that brings you right into the exciting world of the Newport Jazz Festival from 1957. A live album means the music was recorded during a real concert, not in a studio. This album features amazing performances by three different jazz groups. You'll hear music from Eddie Costa's Trio and Quintet, Mat Mathews' Quartet, and Don Elliott's Quartet. It was all released by the Verve record label.

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Don Elliott chronology
Don Elliott at the Modern Jazz Room
(1957)		 Eddie Costa, Mat Mathews & Don Elliott at Newport
(1957)		 The Voices of Don Elliott
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What is the Newport Jazz Festival?

The Newport Jazz Festival is one of the oldest and most famous jazz festivals in the world. It started in 1954 in Newport, Rhode Island. Many legendary jazz musicians have played there over the years. It's a place where people can enjoy live jazz music outdoors. This album captures some of the magic from the 1957 festival.

Songs on the Album

This album features a mix of classic jazz tunes and some original songs. These songs were recorded live at the festival on July 5 and 6, 1957.

  • "Taking a Chance on Love"
  • "There'll Never Be Another You"
  • "I'll Remember April"
  • "I Never Knew"
  • "Flamingo"
  • "Windmill Blues"
  • "Dancing in the Dark"
  • "I Love You"
  • "'S Wonderful"

Meet the Musicians

This album features different groups of talented musicians. Each group brings its own unique sound to the stage.

Eddie Costa's Group

Eddie Costa was a fantastic piano player. For this album, he played with his trio and quintet.

Mat Mathews' Group

Mat Mathews played the accordion, which is not a very common instrument in jazz. He led his quartet on this album.

Don Elliott's Group

Don Elliott was a very versatile musician. He could play many instruments! On this album, he played the mellophone, vibraphone, and bongos.