Third Wave of Artists Announced for 2018 Newport Jazz Festival
Thursday, March 15, 2018
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team
Newport Jazz Fest announces third wave of artists |
"I've been waiting, rather impatiently, to share this incredible Third Wave of artists. Every year there are two or three sets I clear my schedule for, but I might have to up that number this year since there are at least four in this wave alone: George Clinton and P Funk, Jon Batiste, GoGo Penguin and, I know where I'll be on Friday - R+R=NOW is one of the most important groups out there. You don't miss a group who's collaborated with Kendrick Lamar, Common, Kanye West, Mos Def and Q-Tip. Is it August yet?,” said Jay Sweet, Executive Producer of Newport Festivals Foundation.
The second wave lineup is as follows:
Friday, August 3, 2018
- R+R=NOW with Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Derrick Hodge, Taylor McFerrin & Justin Tyson
- Still Dreaming with Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, Scott Colley and Brian Blade
- Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles
- Marquis Hill Blacktet
- Alicia Olatuja
- Berklee Global Institute Workshop Ensembles
Saturday, August 4, 2018
- Jon Batiste
- Harold Mabern & Eric Alexander
- Roy Hargrove
- Charenée Wade
- University of Rhode Island Big Band under the direction of Joe Parillo
Sunday, August 5, 2018
- George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
- Gregory Porter
- GoGo Penguin
- Nicole Mitchell's Dusty Wings
- Harold Lopez-Nussa Trio
- Massachusetts Music Educators Association Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Darcy James Argue
Newport Jazz Festival
The 2018 Newport Jazz Festival will run from August 3 to August 5 at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Tickets are on sale now.