Newport Jazz Festival Newport Tickets - Fort Adams State Park

Newport Jazz Festival

Aug 4, 2024 · Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI

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Cimafunk

12 concerts

Cimafunk, an Afro-Cuban rockstar, blends funk, Afro-Cuban, Latin, and electronic music. With hits like "Me Voy," Grammy nods, and shows at Coachella, he redefines Cuban music.

Laufey

7 concerts

Icelandic-Chinese GRAMMY-winning artist Laufey blends jazz and classical music for a new generation. Known for hits like "From the Start," she sold out global tours and was Spotify's most streamed jazz artist. With two acclaimed albums, including record-breaking "Bewitched," she captivates listeners with timeless songcraft and relatable lyrics.

Robert Glasper

9 concerts

Robert Glasper, born in Houston, is renowned for blending jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. He has 5 Grammys and an Emmy. Known for the Black Radio series, he’s collaborated with legends like Erykah Badu and Common. Glasper also won a Peabody for "Mr. Soul!" and champions Black music and culture through his innovative work.

Kassa Overall

2 concerts

Kassa Overall, born in Seattle, is a Grammy-nominated musician known for blending avant-garde jazz with hip-hop. His acclaimed works include "I THINK I’M GOOD" and "Go Get Ice Cream and Listen to Jazz." On "ANIMALS," his innovative style shines with collaborators like Danny Brown and Nick Hakim, merging jazz and rap with orchestral strings. He's studied with icons like Billy Hart, and his music explores deep themes of identity and freedom.

Julius Rodriguez

7 concerts

Julius Rodriguez, a New York-born and LA-based multi-instrumentalist, blends genres and defies boundaries with his unique sound. Praised by The New York Times and Vanity Fair, he's collaborated with Wynton Marsalis and A$AP Rocky. His album "EVERGREEN" exemplifies his versatile style, celebrated for transcending labels and infusing jazz with modern vitality.