Episode 67:: Newport Jazz Festival 2010

Like any TV series, sports franchise or wise old elephant that's been around for more than half a century, the Newport Jazz Festival has had its good, and not-so-good, years. The sheer brilliance of its founding in 1954 was quickly eclipsed by the legendary moments and luminous artists that graced its stages by the droves. It has spawned controversy, even driven some to found 'rebel' festivals in protest, and since the 1980s has been often criticized for drowning Jazz content in crass capitalist commercialism. In 2009, the festival took an abrupt turn - in the right direction - with the return of its founder, George Wein, and the 2010 festival bore all the rewards.

For this week's episode of WSRP, we will listen to songs from some of the best acts recorded live, just 1 week ago! This tremendous access and turnaround is only possible due to the good folks at NPR, the generosity of the participating musicians, and the cooperation of the CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival itself. To all of them, I say "thank you," and to you the listener, I say "enjoy."

Audio

Playlist

1. Matt Wilson - If I Were a Boy
2. Amina Figarova - Ernie's Song
3. Dave Douglas & Brass Ecstacy - United Front
4. Ben Allison & Man-Sized Safe - Kramer vs. Kramer vs. Godzilla
5. Rez Abassi Acoustic Quartet - Personal Mountain
6. Fly trio - Lady B
7. David Binney 3rd Occasion Quartet - Aliso

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