Newport Jazz Festival with PJ Morton, Kamasi Washington, and more

Aug 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM · Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI

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PJ Morton

7 concerts

Born in New Orleans, PJ Morton is a Grammy-winning R&B artist known for hits like "First Began." Collaborated with Adam Levine and Lil Wayne; became Solange's music director.

Kamasi Washington

26 concerts

Kamasi Washington, a Los Angeles-born composer and producer, is famed for jazz in Leimert Park. He formed the Young Jazz Giants in high school, and debuted powerfully with 2015's "The Epic", winning the American Music Prize. Collaborations include Snoop Dogg and Raphael Saadiq.

Galactic

10 concerts

Galactic, a key player in New Orleans' music scene since the '90s, blends funk with diverse guest artists. They've evolved to own and steward historic Tipitina’s, showcasing talents like Grammy-winner Irma Thomas.