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
Big Band (Charlie Parker album) compatible with the 78-rpm format. But when Parker does solo, it is just as magical as any of his earlier recordings. The songs also have a sweet smoothness to them that makes them eminently enjoyable although jazz variety is lacking. This record is not perfect, but it still musters up moments of brilliance". Bonus Tracks; Issued on the 1999 Verve CD Reissue, Verve 5598352 Big Band (Charlie Parker album) Big Band is a 1954 album by Charlie Parker of sides recorded in 1950 and 1952. In 1999 "Big Band" was reissued with bonus material and outtakes. Stacia Proefrock reviewed the