Join Jazz Night in America host Christian McBride for a special radio edition of the Newport Jazz Festival, with historic archival sets from Newport’s rich 65 year history. McBride, who also serves as the Artistic Director of the festival, has hand-picked a dream festival lineup for the three-part program. “There’s a goldmine here – a plethora of riches,” says McBride of the music in the special – which includes scorching sets from the early years through the modern age of the festival. Enjoy rare recordings from Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Cannonball Adderley, Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, and more with captivating stories and that Newport charm.
