NEWPORT JAZZ REVIVAL 2020 is Newport Jazz’s way of celebrating all of the work we’ve done together, bringing music to our communities any way we can. “Newport Jazz has one of the richest and most incredible musical histories in the world,” says McBride. “In this moment, we are gifted with the time to reflect – to look back on all that it has given us, and an opportunity to come together as a community to support this incredible institution.”
The impact of this year’s cancellation has been felt deeply throughout the community as Newport Festivals Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3, relies on the money it makes each year at the festivals in order to carry out its work.Thanks to the support of our Newport Folk and Jazz fans, the foundation has been able to support music programs in our own backyard of Newport and all across America, including its robust Jazz Assembly education program. In addition to its year round work, the foundation also created the
Newport Festivals Musician Relief Fund to help mitigate financial hardship for musicians with over six figures in donations to date. We encourage fans to consider making a tax-deductible donation (
newportfestivals.org/donate). Help us continue the festivals, support year-round music education initiatives, and provide grants to artists in need. Please consider making a donation to support the continued work of
Newport Festivals Foundation.
Created by George Wein in 1954 and 1959 respectively, The Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals are some of the longest running music festivals in history. Newport Jazz has been home to legendary performances by Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock while Newport Folk has had its stages graced by its co-founder Pete Seeger, Johnny Cash and of course Bob Dylan. Widely considered two of the most treasured cultural institutions in American history, they are known for their once-in-a-lifetime collaborations and more for what’s not announced than what is.
