Newport Jazz Festival Newport Jazz Festival The Newport Jazz Festival is a music festival held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island. Elaine Lorillard established the festival in 1954, and she and husband Louis Lorillard financed it for many years. They hired George Wein to organize the first festival and bring jazz to Rhode Island. Most of the early festivals were broadcast on Voice of America radio, and many performances were recorded and released as albums. In 1972, the Newport Jazz Festival was moved to New York City. In 1981, it became a two-site festival when it was returned to Newport while continuing in
Dubai International Jazz Festival February 26, 2016 La Bomba de Tiempo, Santana Dubai International Jazz Festival The Dubai International Jazz Festival is an annual music festival which is held in February and takes place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2011 Dubai International Jazz Festival was held between the 16th and 24 February 2011 at Dubai Media City and featured the following performers: February 16, 2011 Mica Paris, Alison Moyet, Jools Holland February 17, 2011 Mindi Abair & Peter White, Macy Gray, Lifehouse February 18, 2011 Jessy J, Joshua Radin, Train The 2012 Dubai International Jazz Festival was held between the 16th and 24