George Wein Announces Lineup for 2015 Newport Jazz Festival

    NEWPORT, RI, January 13, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Following last year's exciting 60th anniversary celebration, Producer George Wein today announced that the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management returns July 31 - August 2 with three full days of music at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino plus a Gala at The Breakers.

The 2015 edition of America's first annual jazz festival will feature Chris Botti, Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Jamie Cullum, Snarky Puppy, Kenny Garrett, Maria Schneider, Arturo Sandoval, Billy Childs, Arturo O'Farrill, Fred Hersch, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Jon Batiste, Kneebody, Hiromi, Michel Camilo, Jon Faddis, James Carter, Christian McBride, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern/Bill Evans Band, Ambrose Akinmusire, Tom Harrell, Pat Martino, Matana Roberts, John Hollenbeck and others.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, January 15, at 10:00 am at www.newportjazzfest.org.

"We're looking forward to presenting some of the greatest established and emerging artists with distinctive musical stories who represent the past, present and future of jazz," said Wein.

Newport Jazz Festival's official travel partner, WBGO Jazz 88.3FM is offering an exclusive Weekend Package for festival fans. For music lovers who want to visit the Newport Jazz Festival for one day, WBGO Travel is offering Day Trips on luxury buses which will depart from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Newark and Boston. For tickets and more information, log on to www.WBGO.org/events.

Natixis Global Asset Management (Better Thinking for Modern Markets ) is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival and sponsors programs that help enrich the lives of individuals and preserve the cultural experience for future generations through music. The stage at the Friday night concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame is sponsored by Alex and Ani, LLC, which offers Eco-friendly, positive energy products that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit, designed by Carolyn Rafaelian and made in America.

Additional support comes from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Ed Bradley Family Foundation, Northcoast Brewing Co., NPR Music and WBGO Jazz 88.3FM.

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