Newport Jazz Festival Announces Second Wave of Artists

It just keeps getting better. The legendary Newport Jazz Festival, now in its 63rd year, is bringing a lineup as diverse as the word “jazz” would indicate. In addition to previously announced bigwigs like Bela Fleck & The Flecktones and Snarky Puppy, the lineup now boasts Maceo Parker, Rhiannon Giddens, Christian McBride Big band with Special Guests, and more. Check out a full list of the additions below…

Friday, August 4

Maceo Parker Evan Christopher Clarinet Road & New Orleans Brass Rodriguez Brothers

Saturday, August 5

Rhiannon Giddens Christian McBride Big Band with Special Guests Henry Threadgill Zooid

Sunday, August 6

Maria Schneider Orchestra Jason Moran: Fats Waller Dance Party Cyrille Aimée

Tickets and more information available here. See you on the water!