The very first Newport Jazz Festival in 1954 included London-born pianist George Shearing. The next year, his fellow British pianist — and future NPR host — Marian McPartland was on the bill. More ...

NEWPORT, R.I. — What do we mean when we describe a piece of music as “jazzy”? On Saturday, the second day of the 71st Newport Jazz Festival – the “granddaddy of all music festivals,” as the annual ...

Christian McBride, photo by Evelyn Freja The Newport Festivals Foundation has announced Christian McBride’s resignation as Artistic Director of the ...

These eight acts are can’t-miss components of this year’s event - but where do the many pop performers fit into the equation? Has the Newport Jazz Festival — which takes place at Fort Adams State Park ...