JVC Jazz Festival Features at Newport Casino
George Benson, Al Jarreau, Chris Botti and Savion Glover will headline the 52nd edition of the JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, event organizers announced Tuesday.The festival opens Aug. 11 at the Newport Casino with a musical salute to Frank Sinatra. Singer and guitarist John Pizzarelli makes his Newport debut with his 16-piece big band in "Dear Mr. Sinatra." Jazz singer Jane Monheit and her quartet will also perform.The jazz festival moves to Fort Adams State Park for the weekend. Benson, Jarreau and Cuban trumpet titan Arturo Sandoval will join Robert Glasper in separate appearances on the JVC Jazz Stage on Aug 12.
The Pavilion Stage will feature the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Brazilian vocalist Luciana Souza.Pianist Dave Brubeck and singer Angelique Kidjo will take the JVC Jazz Stage on Aug. 13. Botti and tap dancer Glover will also perform. The Pavilion Stage will feature impresario George Wein and the Newport All-Stars.General admission tickets to Fort Adams State Park events are $65 in advance and $70 on festival weekend, if available. Children under 12 are admitted for $5 at all times. There is no admission charge for children under 2. Reserved seating at the JVC Jazz Stage is $75.
May 8, 2006
Posted By Larry Rutherford
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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