The Preservation Hall Jazz Band To Play The Newport Folk Festival
. Under the guidance of founder and producer George Wein, Newport Folk has long been known as the granddaddy of all music festivals. And, as they have done in the past, Wein and co-producers Bob Jones and Jay Sweet have spent a lot of time over the last year getting their hands on the current pulse of the music scene. Over the years, the development of this goal has led to some of the most interesting collaborations, and most profound moments, in the history of modern music. It's no wonder this year's search led them to New Orleans' famed Preservation Hall, a place where, as Louis Armstrong once noted, "you'll find all the greats." Wein's own New Orleans legacy as founder of the world-renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, an accomplishment he notes along with the tradition of Newport Folk as the highlights of his career, ensured they did not have to look too far. Wein's favorite achievements have always been fundamentally connected. He was responsible for bringing Cajun music, and a piece of New Orleans, to Newport over 50 years ago. It's this continuing tradition that made PHJB a natural fit at the Fort. Whether it's been Balfa, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Dr. John or Ben Jaffe joining Pete Seeger's band for last year's 50th anniversary celebration, the Big Easy influence has always been present at Newport. "It's fantastic to have The Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the Newport Folk Festival again," said Wein. "They performed in Newport in the early 60's when the band and the festival were first getting started. I met the group's founder, Allan Jaffe, when I first went to New Orleans, years before doing the Jazz & Heritage Festival. Allan was my mentor and guide around the city and through its magnificent cultural history. The band is very much a part of life in New Orleans and it reflects, not only what the city is all about, but what music is all about." Click here to read today's full Day in Pop report Preview and Purchase Preservation Hall CDs Preservation Hall MP3 Downloads |
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