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Why does he get so much press and called a genius? I honestly don't know. Opinions?

Daily schedules released... Seems to be a teeny bit better.... https://newportjazz.org/lineup

I had faith that Christian McBride (who I like and respect a lot) was going to walk that fine line between keeping us old folks happy and bringing in new vanguard artists and audiences... but this year.... 😞

Am I wrong in thinking that George Wein kinda treated Newport differently than some of his other festivals? It seemed to me (and maybe I'm just being revisionist and nostaglic) that even though George (esp in his later years) had non-jazz headliners... it was never like it is now... It's gone way far away. I thought having Common was bad a few years ago.. this lineup looks even less jazz.

Bleh.... Still very disappointed...

I actually don't mind Elvis and I knew about the Diana Krall combo... but what perturbs me... is the absolute hodgepodge of the 70th anniversary. I mean I didn't expect ALL jazz stuff... but sheesh... I did not expect to basically go - who? who? who the hell is that? They threw me a bone with Kenny Barron and Artemis but... jeez... I guess I've officially entered "get off my lawn old man" territory.

I don't think Elvis Costello appeals to the old or new jazz/non jazz fan.

I get it... and I'd take most of those bands any day over this nonsense. Am I wrong in thinking Wein thought Newport was a little different and should be treated that way? I'm 100% with you on this. It's the fact that most of the last 4-5 years of this festival have often been pushing acts that have nothing to do with jazz. I thought when George handed it over to Christian McBride... it would be in good hands. The last few years has made me rethink that. One other point... when it's the 70th, shouldn't there be a more "historical" bent to the jazz part of the jazz festival? I mean, sentimentality can turn a profit when it's done well.

It's so embarrassing... George Wein would not be happy.

Very disappointing! I'm hoping the coming artists are people I've heard of and want to see.... 🙁 https://newportjazz.org/lineup

Tomorrow 1 PM EST they are announcing the lineup and offering lower-priced tickets. I'll likely be going for all three days. I hope this lineup doesn't disappoint. Last year's was better than its been in the last few years. Newportjazz.org

Thx but I meant the Braxton Tristano box not the Mosaic Tristano... sorry about that.

Speaking of Braxton... Does anyone have a copy of Tristano box set? If yes, what do you think?

That's part of my confusion. They could slice it up and frame it in whichever way Mosaic wanted. Even though a lot of them are still in print so are the Joe Hendersons, Freddie Hubbard and Sonny Clarks. Horace's presence seems to kinda have disappeared a bit from public discussion. I just wish he'd get more recognition today. Maybe it's just me.

What's wrong with his live recordings? I can't remember which one Filthy McNasty is on but I love that record.