Newport Jazz Festival

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New York 19, N.Y.

From: George Wein, Producer of the Newport Jazz Festival

This letter is being sent to you in an attempt to correct an unfortunate misunderstanding which resulted from an order the Newport Jazz Festival issued on Saturday, July 4, restricting all photographers from shooting from the stage area during Erroll Garner's performance. It has come to our attention that many members of the press were deeply offended by this restriction which they incorrectly attributed to Mr. Garner and his management. Actually, Mr. Garner and his management had nothing to do with this situation.

Mr. Garner's contract with the Festival provided as follows:

"there will be no flash photographs permitted during Garner's performance, and prior provisions will be made by the Festival Management to tactfully avoid the possibility of this occurrence". (It is felt that a steady barrage of flashes minimizes the rapport between audience and the performer..."that it disrupts the slim line of communication between the soloist on stage and the large body of people on the field". The Festival production department is in complete agreement with this approach to artist presentation.)

Since the Newport Jazz Festival felt that there were practical difficulties in restricting only flash photographs from the stage area, without prior consultation with Garner or his management, the Festival had excluded all photographers as above stated. This was an error in judgment on our part which we sincerely regret. It is a matter of record that Mr. Garner has always been most cooperative with the press throughout his career. In fact, Mr. Garner and his management had previously made it clear to the Festival that photographers shooting in available light were indeed welcome throughout the performance. He further requested

— JAZZ —
AT CLIFF WALK MANOR
MEMORIAL BOULEVARD
NEWPORT, R. I.

FRIDAY — SATURDAY — SUNDAY
JUNE 29-30 — JULY 1

THE NEWPORT
JAZZ FESTIVAL ALL-STARS

Peewee Russell, Jo Jones, Ruby Braff,
Marshall Brown, George Wein, John Neves

MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
JULY 2-8 196~

THE CHARLIE MINGUS SEXTET
Featuring Toshiko

NIGHTLY 8:30 P.M. TO 1 A.M.

ADMISSION (per person) $2.00

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NEWPORT '62

THE MEANING OF JAZZ

FRIDAY • SATURDAY • SUNDAY • JULY 6-7-8

A New Concept of a Jazz Festival at Newport, R. I.

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FINAL PROGRAMMING PLANS FOR NEWPORT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED

NEWPORT, R. I. — An entirely new concept in the presentation of an outdoor Jazz Festival is the aim of Newport '62 Jazz Festival producer George Wein. "This year, we are bringing together many of the giants of jazz to perform with one another for the first time anywhere," Wein says.

Outstanding examples of the unique programming plans include the commissioning by Wein of two new works, one by Thelonius Monk, to be performed by him with the Duke Ellington orchestra on Sunday evening July 8; and the other by Ernie Willkins, to be performed by Oscar Peterson with the Count Basie orchestra on Sunday afternoon.

Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong will be presented in a revival of some of the material he performed with the legendary King Oliver in the early 1920s, using veteran trumpeter Yank Lawson, playing the second trumpet parts. Louis and Yank performed this repertoire in a memorable 5 LP release on Decca Records some years ago, but have never had the opportunity to play together in person until now. Lawson was a star of the original Bob Crosby Bobcats and Tommy Dorsey orchestras and has recently organized his own group, the Yankee.Clippers.

In addition to Lawson, Louis will also feature a reunion with one of his former star sideman, J. C. Higginbotham on trombone. This means that the Armstrong program will find two trumpet greats and two

NEW YORK - Joe Morgen, 50 Central Park West, N. Y. C.

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trombone greats, including present Armstrong trombonist Trummy Young,
on stage at the same time.

Other programming innovations include the teaming of the fast
rising young blues and gospel singer Aretha Franklin with the Ellington
Orchestra on Sunday evening and the combining of the talents of another
highly regarded new girl singer from Providence, R. I., Carol Sloane,
with veteran tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins on Saturday evening.

On the opening evening, Friday, July 6, several interesting
combinations of musicians and singers will perform together. Joe
Williams will be accompanied by Coleman Hawkins and trumpeter Roy
Eldridge, in addition to his own group led by trumpeter Sweets Edison,
Carmen McRae will appear with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and Coleman
Hawkins will combine with Garry Mulligan and Bob Brookmeyer for several
numbers, bringing together three of the great horn players in jazz on
stage at Newport. Mulligan will take his horn over to the Brubeck seg-
ment also, for some duet work with Paul Desmond. Carmen McRae and
Joe Williams will do some duet vocals, backed by Hawkins, Eldridge,
Edison and tenorist Jimmy Forrest.

Saturday evening, July 7, Max Roach and Charles Mingus will
combine their groups in a reunion of the man who led the so-called
rebellion festival in Newport in 1960, and tap-dancers Bunny Briggs
and Baby Lawrence will join this augmented group for a demonstration
of what was once considered a high art in the entertainment.

On Sunday afternoon, blues singer Jimmy Rushing will be reunited
with the man who was his close friend and employer from 1935 to 1959,
Count Basie. Jimmy will recreate some of the numbers he first
made famous with the Basie band.

According to Producer Wein, the basic premise in producing this
year's festival is to bring together before a large and enthusiastic
audience, many combinations of outstanding performers who have never
appeared together before.

"In accomplishing our aims, we are sure that this will become
the most memorable three days in jazz history in years to come",
stated Wein.

YOUR GUIDE
TO THE NEWPORT '62 JAZZ FESTIVAL

1. SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAM INFORMATION:

A. Several major record companies will be recording at the festival this year after a two year hiatus. For more detailed information on which companies and artists, check with the Public Relations office, in Newport.

B. The Voice of America will record the entire proceedings for rebroadcast around the world.

C. Each evening program will begin at 8 p.m. with presentation of an established territorial jazz group.
Friday evening, from Providence, R. I., Tony Tomasso and the Jewels of Dixie, a 6 piece Dixieland Band.
Saturday evening, Gene Hull's Jazz Giants, a 19 piece modern band from Bridgeport, Conn.
Sunday afternoon, The Joe Bucci organ Duo plus Eddie Stack on tenor sax. Bucci is from Boston, Stack from Newport, R. I.
Sunday evening, from Warsaw, Poland, The Wreckers, a group sponsored by the U. S. Embassy in Warsaw.

2. PANEL DISCUSSIONS:

Tickets for the regular afternoon performances will also admit the bearer to the panel discussions which will
take place at Freebody Park from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

A. Saturday - The Economics of the Jazz Community.

B. Sunday - Religion and Its Concern With Jazz.

3. SPECIAL EVENTS

Several nightclubs in Newport have scheduled excellent jazz groups for festival time, as follows:

CLIFF WALK MANOR, June 29, 30 & July 1—The Newport Jazz Festival All-Stars featuring Peewee Russell, Ruby Braff, Marshall Brown, Jo Jones and George Wein.

CLIFF WALK MANOR, July 2-8 - Charlie Mingus and the Newport Rebels, featuring Toshiko.

EL COMEDOR, THAMES STREET - The Ted Curzon Quartet, nightly.

HURLEY'S, LEVIN ST. AT MEMORIAL BLVD. - The Eddie Stack Quartet, Friday-Sunday nights.

4. HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS:

Apply in person or write to the Chamber of Commerce, Washington Square, Newport, R. I. Due to the yachting activities in Newport this summer, it is advisable to make reservations immediately.

5. TRANSPORTATION:

BUS - Short Line Bus Co., Court House Square, VI 6-1820, will operate to and from Providence as often as necessary during festival period.

FERRY - will operate every half hour as long as there is traffic each night of festival.

AIR TAXI - Connecting with Providence, Boston or New York scheduled airlines. Call VI 7-6344.

For further travel information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at VI 7-1600.

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LAMBERT, HENDRICKS AND NEW PARTNER ADDED TO FESTIVAL

NEWPORT, R. I. → The first major appearance of the recently reorganized jazz vocal group, Lambert, Hendricks and Yolande will be Sunday evening July 8, at the Newport '62 Jazz Festival, according to Festival Producer-Director George T. Wein.

The group gained widespread popularity in recent years as Lambert Hendricks and Ross, but the distaff member of the group, Annie Ross, remained in her native England when the group was there in May. Fortunately, Dave Lambert and Jon Hendricks found an exciting replacement for Miss Ross before they left England, in Miss Yolande Bavan.

Yolande is a native of Colombo, Ceylon, where she began singing jazz to records she heard on Willis Conover's Voice of America jazz broadcasts to the Far East. She moved to London to pursue her singing career but wound up in the legitimate theatre where she triumphed as Cleopatra in a revival of that classic.

"This petite lass is an exciting, knowledgeable jazz vocalist, who will enchant listeners with her voice, appearance, and her unique Eastern style of dress," stated Producer Wein.

Another late addition to the program will be singer Louise Tobin, who starred with the Benny Goodman orchestra in the 40's. She will work with the Newport Jazz Festival All-Stars on Sunday evening's program.

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JAZZ AND RELIGION TO BE DISCUSSED AT NEWPORT '62

NEWPORT, R. I. — "Jazz and the Church" and "Economics of the Jazz Community" will be the topics of two panel discussions during Newport '62 Jazz festival, July 6-7-8 at Newport, R. I.

"Jazz has been going to Church regularly these days," commented Father Norman J. O'Connor, Catholic chaplain at Boston University, who will be a member of the panel discussion "Jazz and the Church" on Sunday, July 8 at 1:00 P.M. "This is a change. Whereas just a few years ago, jazz was an ugly duckling with which few persons wanted anything to do, now, art, intellectuals and religion have become fascinated by this once wayward youth. Religion seems unable to do enough for jazz. Gospel groups are currently one of the rages of jazz, and an Episcopalian church in the nation's Capitol a few weeks ago had a jazz group accompany the liturgy.

"Ministers, priests, and rabbis speak with familiarity of jazz artists and jazz intentions. The reason for this concern of religion in jazz should be an interesting subject for our panel discussion."

Other members of the panel include the Rev. John Gensel of the Advent Lutheran Church in New York City; Clara Ward, gospel singer;

NEW YORK — Joe Morgen, 50 Central Park West, N. Y. C.

Public Relations: BOSTON — Harry Paul, Little Bldg.

NEWPORT-PROVIDENCE — John Sdoucos, 50 Central Park West, N. Y. C.

Sonny Rollins, saxophone player. Maxwell Cohen, a New York attorney
for many jazz musicians, will be the moderator.

Ticket-holders for the afternoon concerts will be admitted
free to the panel discussions.

Economic inter-relationship of the problems of all facets
of the jazz world will be aired during "Economics of the Jazz Commun-
ity" a second panel, on Saturday afternoon, July 7 at 1:00.

This panel will consist of John Hammond, artist and reper-
toire director of Columbia Records; Art D'Lugoff, owner of Village
Gate Nite ry in New York City; George T. Simon, jazz columnist for New
York Herald Tribune; Joe Williams, noted singer; Charlie Mingus, music-
ian; Kay Norton, owner of Jazz Gallery in New York City and personal
manager of many jazz artists, with George Wein, producer-director of
Newport '62 Jazz Festival acting as moderator.

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IRON CURTAIN MUSICIANS TO APPEAR AT NEWPORT '62 JAZZ FESTIVAL

NEWPORT, R. I. — A Polish jazz band, The Wreckers, received critical acclaim two weeks ago at the International Jazz Festival in Washington, D.C., and producer George Wein has arranged with the State Department for their appearance at Newport '62 Jazz Festival, Sunday evening, July 8 on the same program with Duke Ellington.

Wein attended the Washington festivities as a guest and renewed acquaintances with Roman Waschko, president of the Polish Jazz Federation, who is travelling with the Polish band. Wein and Waschko had met in 1958 during the former's European tour to collect men for the Newport Youth Band.

The Wreckers favor the driving style of modern jazz usually identified as "Hard Bop", Wein pointed out. "They played with a forcefulness appropriate to the style they follow. They were particularly effective in the solo and ensemble work of their two saxophonists, Zbignew Namyslowski and Michael Urbaniak. Unlike many jazz musicians from other countries who copy the styles of American musicians, the Wreckers work within a recognizable area but without direct imitation. They might be taken for an extremely capable American group playing in this particular idiom."

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O'CONNOR, ELLINGTON AND CONOVER TO NARRATE NEWPORT '62 JAZZ FESTIVAL NEWPORT, R.I.

-- George Wein, impresario of the Newport '62 Jazz Festival to be held in Newport, Rhode Island, July 6, 7, and 8, today announced that Father Norman O'Connor, Willis Conover and Duke Ellington have been chosen as narrators for the event.

Father Norman O'Connor of Boston is the Catholic Chaplain at Boston University. For many years he has been actively engaged in giving freely of his services to help the advancement and recognition of jazz as a true American art form. His educational TV program originating on Channel 2 in Boston is seen on educational TV stations throughout America. In addition to fulfilling his duties to the Catholic students of Boston University, Father O'Connor keeps busy writing a column on jazz for the Boston Globe, serves as a disc-jockey on FM radio and lectures throughout the state on his favorite subject, jazz.

NEW YORK - Joe Morgen, 50 Central Park West, N. Y. C.
BOSTON - Harry Paul, Little Bldg.

The best known voice to jazz fans of the world is that of Willis Conover.
For more than ten years Conover has presided over the "Music USA" jazz
program of "The Voice of America". Literally one of the most famous jazz
personalities in the world, he has added to his duties in the past two years
by appearing nightly on his own radio program on the Columbia Broadcasting
System. Incidentally, Conover served as an advisor to Benny Goodman in
helping him choose his musicians for his current tour of Russia.

Duke Ellington of course, is the world famous band leader. Ellington
will appear with his own orchestra on Sunday evening July 8. However, on
that same afternoon he will serve as narrator of a program featuring amongst
others, another famous orchestra, that of Count Basie. Jazz fans in attend-
ance will be treated to the unique experience of Duke Ellington playing piano
with the Count Basie orchestra.

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NEWPORT FOR JAZZ AND FOLK FESTIVALS

Newport, Rhode Island will again be host to the Newport Jazz Festival and the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, it was announced by George Wein, producer of these annual events.

A city license has been approved and the date for the four day Jazz Festival has been fixed on the July 4th weekend. The Folk Festival date will be arranged in order that there will be no conflict with the New York Yacht Club Cruise. At the moment, it appears that the Folk Festival will be held on the third or fourth weekend in July.

The new 35 acre site on Connell Highway made available by Mariano Bucolo is seen as another step in asserting Newport's preeminence as the Music Festival City. This area is better suited to the needs of the festivals than Freebody Park and certainly alleviates the problems of congestion experienced in the past. It is spacious enough to accomodate all activities of the festivals' programs including all workshops. It is anticipated the facilities will provide generous parking areas

State, local officials and clergy have expressed interest in assisting with the general needs of a festival area. Wein expressed the hope that this assistance be directed toward the development of a camping site and public facilities for visitors.

In acknowledging these recent developments at a meeting in Newport, George Wein expressed his gratitude to the people of Newport, and particularly to Mr. Bucolo, the Kiwanis Club and the Mayor's Committee, who participated in positive action to secure the festivals in Newport.

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New York, New York 10023
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January 18, 1965

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WORLD WIDE TOUR FOR THELONIOUS MONK

Jazz impressario, George Wein, has announced his booking of the famous jazz pianist and innovator, Thelonious Monk, with his quartet on a world wide concert tour commencing in London, March 5, 1965. The quartet is composed of Thelonious Monk; Charles Rouse, tenor; Larry Gales, bass; and Ben Riley, drums.

Concert tours for jazz artists abroad are not uncommon, but this is the first time that such an extensive tour has been undertaken. The itinerary will include England, Italy, Germany, Holland, Japan, Hong Kong, Manila, Australia and New Zealand.

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FRANK SINATRA AT NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

Frank Sinatra will headline a list of attractions that will make this year's Newport Jazz Festival the greatest of them all. In announcing the famed singer's appearance at the annual jazz event, George Wein, producer and director of the Festival, said, "To have the privilege of presenting Frank Sinatra at the Newport Jazz Festival is like having a dream come true. Sinatra can feel proud in the fact that his appearance at Newport will do more to help and stimulate public interest in jazz than any single event that has happened in many years." Appearing on the program Sunday, July 4 with Sinatra will be Count Basie and his orchestra and the Oscar Peterson Trio. Quincy Jones has been engaged to write special arrangements for the occasion and will conduct the orchestra for Mr. Sinatra.

Further impact of the Sinatra appearance at Newport has resulted in the strengthening of the other evening programs. The Thursday evening program, entitled "The Family of Jazz", will feature the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and the Les McCann Trio. Showing the development of the blues as a jazz form will be Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon. Peter Seeger, the famed folk singer, will make his first appearance at the Jazz Festival. Muddy Waters and his blues band and the all time Newport favorite, Joe Williams, will climax the evening.

Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane will appear on Friday evening, July 2 in what is perhaps the greatest evening of "modern" jazz ever presented. This will mark the first appearance of Davis at Newport since 1958. Also featured will be Art Blakey and his Quintet with trumpeter Lee Morgan, and one of the few real jazz singers left, Miss Carmen McRae.

Duke Ellington, who says, "I was born at Newport in 1956" (the year of the famed "Ellington at Newport" album), will headline the Saturday night program along with Dave Brubeck and his quartet. Buddy Rich, another Newport first year man, will lead an all star jam session with musicians like Sonny Stitt, Howard McGhee, Illinois Jacquet, Billy Taylor, J.J. Johnson, and Tony Scott, making his first appearance in America after touring the Far East for five years. Herbie Mann and his Quintet will also be featured. Earl "Fatha" Hines will make a welcome appearance. Also on Saturday, the Festival will introduce Miss Mieko Hirota, Japan's finest jazz singer.

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NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL '65

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June 8, 1965

STAN GETZ SET FOR NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

Stan Getz, who this year won all the jazz honors from the record industry for his recording activities, will headline a special program on Sunday afternoon, July 4, at the Newport Jazz Festival. The program, entitled "Jazz Showcase" will institute a new policy for the Festival. For the first time, a major jazz program will be presented at a general admission price of $3.00 per person. The evening programs are all reserved seats.

Featured on the program with Getz will be the Down Beat award winning guitarist, Wes Montgomery, who will appear with the Wynton Kelly Trio. There will be a strong foreign influence on this program. Albert Mangelsdorf, Germany's number 1 trombonist, Dollar Brand, brilliant pianist from South Africa, a discovery of Duke Ellington, and Attila Zoller, a wonderful Hungarian guitarist, will demonstrate the influences of jazz from different corners of the world.

Lee Konitz, one of the great alto saxophonists in jazz, will be making one of his first appearances at Newport for many years. The most underrated but critically well thought of trumpeter, Johnny Coles, will be presented by the Festival as one of the unsung talents in jazz.

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June 8, 1965

FANTASTIC MODERN JAZZ EVENING AT NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

One of the greatest evenings of "Modern Jazz" ever organized will be presented at the Newport Jazz Festival on Friday evening, July 2, 1965. In a program designed to appeal to fans of the style most popular in jazz today, a style that started in the 40's and reached its zenith in the 50's, some of the greatest artists to emerge from this period will appear.

Miles Davis, making his first appearance at Newport since 1958, will headline the program with his quintet which features the 19-year old Boston drummer, Tony Williams.

Thelonious Monk, who has been called the "High Priest of Be-Bop", and whom Time Magazine felt important enough to feature on its cover, will share top billing with Davis.

John Coltrane, with the brilliant Elvin Jones on drums, will display his tenor saxophone virtuosity. Coltrane, whose tenor saxophone style has become the basis for the avant-garde jazz experiments, is one of the most important contributors to the "mainstream" of jazz.

Art Blakey and his quintet, featuring Lee Morgan, whose recording "Side Winder" is one of the jazz hit records of the year, will appear as will Miss Carmen MacRae. Miss MacRae is fast achieving recognition as one of the most important jazz singers in America today. She has never compromised her musical approach, and critics and musicians alike hail her abilities.

All Concerts Will Be Held At Festival Field, Newport, Rhode Island

July 1, 2, 3, 4 1965

EVENING CONCERTS

Thursday - July 1 - 8:00 P.M.

"THE FAMILY OF JAZZ"

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet — Memphis Slim & Willie Dixon — Les McCann Trio — Modern Jazz Quartet
Pete Seeger — Muddy Waters Blue Band — Joe Williams — and others

Friday - July 2 - 8:00 P.M.

"JAZZ FOR MODERNS"

Art Blakey Quintet — John Coltrane Quartet —
Miles Davis Quintet — Carmen McRae — Thelo-
nious Monk Quartet — and others

Saturday - July 3 - 8:00 P.M.

Dave Brubeck Quartet — Duke Ellington Orchestra
Earl 'Fatha' Hines — Mieko Hirota — Illinois
Jacquet — Herbie Mann Octet — Howard McGhee
Buddy Rich — Tony Scott — Sonny Stitt — Billy
Taylor — Bud Freeman — and others

Sunday - July 4 - 8:00 P.M.

Frank Sinatra — Count Basie Orchestra — Oscar
Peterson Trio — Quincy Jones will conduct the
orchestra for Mr. Sinatra.

AFTERNOON CONCERTS

Friday - July 2 - 2:00 P.M.

THE "NEW THING" IN JAZZ

Cecil Taylor and group — Paul Bley Quartet —
The Jazz Composers Guild Orchestra — Dollar
Brand Trio

Saturday - July 3 - 2:00 P.M.

"DRUM WORKSHOP"

Art Blakey — Roy Haynes — Elvin Jones — Jo
Jones — Louis Bellson — Joe Morello — Buddy
Rich — Billy Taylor, narrator

Sunday - July 4 - 2:00 P.M.

"JAZZ SHOWCASE"

Johnny Coles — Lee Konitz — Albert Mangelsdorf
Wes Montgomery with the Winton Kelly Trio
Attila Zoller — Don Friedman — Stan Getz Quintet
Denny Zeitlin Trio

Accommodations: Motels, rooming houses, and
rooms in private houses are available. Contact
Newport Chamber of Commerce, Newport, Rhode
Island

Tickets: Seats for all evening performances are reserved. Matinee performances are general admission. On the reverse side is a complete listing of ticket prices. Preferred seating for the Sunday evening program will be given to patrons who purchase tickets for more than one night.

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June 17, 1965

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SATURDAY NIGHT AT NEWPORT

The Saturday evening concert on July 3 at the Newport Jazz Festival is an exciting example of the jazz presentation possible at a festival. The Dave Brubeck Quartet, with Paul Desmond on alto saxophone and Joe Morello on drums, long-time favorites at Newport, will present the complex harmonies and rhythms that have made this group internationally famous. Duke Ellington and his orchestra will demonstrate once again the big band sound which has captured every generation of jazz fan.

Earl "Fatha" Hines will demonstrate his piano style, which has influenced jazz artists for many years. Herbie Mann, flutist, and his Octet will play his fascinating combination of African and South American rhythms and modern jazz which is making him an increasingly important and popular figure.

George Wein, Director of the Jazz Festival, will also present at this Saturday evening concert Miss Mieko Hirota, Japan's foremost jazz singer. Her singing demonstrates how American jazz has circled the globe. Billy Taylor, pianist and one of the m.c.'s at the Festival, will accompany Miss Hirota.

Newport has always been famous for its all-star bands. This Saturday night session will have Buddy Rich, the incredibly virtuoso drummer, Illinois Jacquet, spectacular saxophonist, and Tony Scott, clarinetist, who has spent many years in the Far East. Howard McGhee, trumpeter, and Sonny Stitt, saxophonist, who performed brilliantly last year in the "Tribute to Charlie Parker", will also be featured with this group. Billy Taylor will be the pianist.

ANNUAL NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL AWARD

Preliminary Committee:

Langston Hughes, Chairman
John Hammond
Leonard Feather
Allan Morrison

The Preliminary Committee feels that:

1. The Award should be limited to the _performing arts_ in jazz -- musicians, singers, or dancers.

2. That it should be in recognition of _young_ or _newly discovered_ talent, rather than in honor of an established or widely acclaimed artist.

3. Possible titles for the Award might be The Newport Jazz Festival's Annual:
NEW TALENT AWARD
YOUTH MUST BE SERVED AWARD
MOST PROMISING ARTIST AWARD
DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR AWARD

4. Perhaps the Award should be unlimited by age, since it might conceivably be given sometime to a mature artist who is making a distinctive contribution to jazz, but has not attracted national attention, for whatever reason -- perhaps because his performances have been limited to a small community -- or he may have been in jail like Leadbelly.

5. Selection of the artist to receive this Award should be made by an Awards Committee from a final list of candidates after eliminations by a Preliminary Committee chosen for sorting the possibilities.

6. A means of scanning the country for the best talent should be devised, perhaps through a large panel of competent jazz critics, musicologists, traveling musicians, record executives, and others having the opportunity to hear jazz in numerous cities; or those living in various parts of the country who might report on jazz artists of unusual promise in their locale. Members of this wide panel would be asked to submit names of the most exciting new or unknown artists heard during the year, or send tape recordings of such artists, well enough in advance for the Awards Committee to hear them in person or to arrange to have competent deputies hear and judge their merits for the Committee.

When the list has been reduced to perhaps a half dozen or so, it might be possible for Committee members to make special trips to local communities to hear the artist perform or, in exceptional cases, artists might be brought to New York for auditions.

7. In connection with the Award, the honored artist might be introduced in performance at Newport when the Award is given.

NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL, INC.

GENTLEMEN:

As you may know, the Newport Jazz Festival is a non-profit organization. It was thought, prior to the festival, that, should there be a profit from this years festival, it should be used to further the studies of some deserving student in music.

Since the festival, members of the board of the Newport Jazz Festival, have been considering a suggestion given by Professor Marshall Stearns, executive Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies, Inc., that this years award (to be presented at next years festival) should go to the person, outside of the jazz field, who has made the greatest contribution to jazz. This should please those within the field and interest those outside of it. Should you have any other suggestions, we will be pleased to give them due consideration.

To assist us in coming to a decision, we ask you to fill in the following questions:

WHAT AWARD WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IF:

1-$500.00 were available

2-$1000.00 were available

3-$1500.00 were available

A decision will be reached in the light of the majority opinion contained in the answers. Kindly return your completed questionnaire to:

George T. Wein, Vice Pres.,
Newport Jazz Festival
c/o Copley Square Hotel
47 Huntington Ave.
Boston, Mass.