56th Annual Newport Jazz Festival August 6th - 8th

George Wein's 56th Annual CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, RI begins Friday August 6th and wraps up Sunday August 8th. The amazing roster of performers includes Herbie Hancock, Ahmad Jamal and Chick Corea. The festival is celebrating the 90th birthday of the Legendary Dave Brubeck who will be performing along with Wynton Marsalis. For  a full artist lineup, click the Newport Jazz Festival link above.