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FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Newport Jazz Festival Founder is Now on the Bill Instead of Worrying About the Bills

NEWPORT, R.I. - For the first time since he founded the Newport Jazz Festival, George Wein didn't have to sign any checks or worry about how the fickle weather might affect the bottom line. Instead, his biggest concern at the recent festival was whether he could keep up on piano with his Newport All-Stars band during their set on the main stage that preceded performances by Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins...

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12:11 on September 7 2008

FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Newport Jazz Festival Founder is Now on the Bill Instead of Worrying About the Bills

All About Jazz — NEWPORT, R.I. - For the first time since he founded the Newport Jazz Festival, George Wein didn't have to sign any checks or worry about how the fickle weather might affe... more info
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