Newport Jazz Festival facts for kids
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McCoy Tyner and Ravi Coltrane perform at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 13, 2005.
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| Genre | Jazz, rock, pop |
| Dates | August |
| Location(s) | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Years active | 1954–present |
| Founded by | George Wein, Elaine Lorillard |
The Newport Jazz Festival is a famous music event. It happens every summer in Newport, Rhode Island. It is one of the oldest and most respected jazz festivals in the world. Many legendary jazz musicians have played there over the years.
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The Start of the Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival began in 1954. A woman named Elaine Lorillard created it. She and her husband, Louis Lorillard, helped pay for it for many years. They hired George Wein to organize the very first festival. Their goal was to bring exciting jazz music to Rhode Island.
Early Years and Growth
In its early days, the festival was very popular. Many performances were broadcast on Voice of America radio. This meant people all over the world could listen. Also, many shows were recorded. These recordings were later released as music albums.
Changes Over Time
In 1972, the Newport Jazz Festival moved. It was held in New York City for a while. Then, in 1981, it came back to Newport. From then on, it was held in both Newport and New York.
The festival also changed its name for some years. From 1984 to 2008, it was called the JVC Jazz Festival. Later, different companies helped support the festival. These included CareFusion and Natixis Global Asset Management.
Where the Festival Happens
The Newport Jazz Festival is held in Newport. It takes place at Fort Adams State Park. This park is a beautiful spot by the water. The festival often happens in the same month as the Newport Folk Festival.
Images for kids
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Louis Armstrong and producer Willis Conover, Newport Jazz Festival, 1958
See also
In Spanish: Newport Jazz Festival para niños
