Newport Jazz Festival Newport Tickets - Fort Adams State Park

Newport Jazz Festival with Anat Cohen, Nicole Zuraitis, and more

Aug 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM and 6:59 PM · Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI

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Anat Cohen

5 concerts

Grammy-nominated clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen, born in Tel Aviv, is acclaimed for her expressive virtuosity and improv. She has topped jazz polls and earned multiple Grammy nods. Known for albums like *Outra Coisa* and *Triple Helix*, she founded Anzic Records and tours globally. Cohen is a passionate educator, teaching at MIT and Stanford.

Nicole Zuraitis

3 concerts

Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY-winning jazz singer-songwriter and pianist based in New York. Known for her powerful voice and prolific songwriting, she won the 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. Her latest album, "How Love Begins," co-produced with Christian McBride, won Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 2024 GRAMMYs with all original compositions. She collaborates with husband Dan Pugach on the 2025 GRAMMY-winning "Bianca Reimagined" for which they wrote the nominated "Little Fears." Nicole supports pitbulls, mental health, and oceanic preservation.

Elvis Costello

6 concerts

Elvis Costello, born Declan McManus in London, emerged in the 1970s punk scene with the Attractions. Known for genre-spanning work, his hits include "Oliver’s Army." Collaborations span from Paul McCartney to the Roots. Critically acclaimed albums like Spike and Armed Forces highlight his diverse catalog. Grammy-winning, Costello remains a musical innovator.

Samara Joy

29 concerts

Bronx native Samara Joy, immersed in classic R&B and church gospel, won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition. Her jazz journey includes breakthrough LPs "Linger Awhile" and "Portrait," showcasing lyricist talent with music by Mingus and Sun Ra. Co-produced with Grammy-winner Brian Lynch, she's emerging as a standout jazz vocalist.

Theo Croker

6 concerts

GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter Theo Croker blends jazz, hip-hop, and soul in dynamic music. Known for hits like “We Still Wanna Dance,” he’s collaborated with Common and J. Cole.

The Last Dinner Party

35 concerts

From The Pyre is a dark, character-driven album blending personal tales with mythic imagery of violence and renewal, featuring haunting lyrics about heartbreak and apocalypse.