Newport jazz and folk festivals original producer George Wein says, ''I'm just trying to keep Newport going.''
(Associated Press/File 2008)
Founder pitches to again lead Newport fests
Promoter's financial woes prompt return of George Wein
Newport jazz and folk festivals original producer George Wein says, ''I'm just trying to keep Newport going.''
(Associated Press/File 2008)
Faced with the possibility of the Newport jazz and folk festivals being canceled this year, original producer George Wein said yesterday he's in the process of taking back the reins. Wein, who began the legendary festivals in the 1950s, sold his production company to Festival Network in 2007, which put on last year's fests. (Full article: 671 words)
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