The John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble on the Quad Stage at the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival, 8/7/11. More pics on the photo page.

Wynton Marsalis Quintet on the Fort Stage at the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival. More pics on the photo page.

In all the excitement up here at Newport, I neglected to call out the pristine set delivered by Renee Rosnes and her quartet Friday night at the Caramoor Jazz Festival,

It isn't all classic jazz here at Newport: just take a step inside Fort Adams, where Mostly Other People Do the Killing are blowing an avant storm. And, later this

Greetings from the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival, where things are just getting started here at Fort Adams State Park. It's a warm and slightly overcast day, with a cool breeze

Jazz seems to be everywhere at the moment, with no less than three notable festivals happening out of town this weekend. First and foremost is the venerable Newport Jazz Festival, first produced

I don't know about you, but I miss the Pool Parties. It's how I used to spend my summer Sundays: beer, food, free music, good vibes: what more do you

A perfect night out in Prospect Park last night for Dr. John & the Lower 911 play Celebrate Brooklyn. The good Dr., now 70, wore his customary silk maroon suit and