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April 29th - May 1st Put it in your diary. In this weeks Newsletter Something to write about, at last. Read the Jammers Newsletter on the first Jam Session back in quite a while. Victorian Wine Centre Thursday night sessions. Aurora Lumina gig. However, such was the draw of Khruangbin, that most of the audience stayed, and they clamored for an encore, which the group cheerfully obliged.

This was an unforgettable end to the first day! The second day of the NJF was fortunate once again with glorious weather, which added so much enjoyment to the festivities. Then came ! Whatever Danielle Ponder sings about, she feels deeply, and her audience feels it, too. Christian McBride reminisced about iconic saxophonist Kenny Garrett, when they toured with Chick Corea, and stated how much he loves Kenny. McBride also joked that although they live only six blocks apart in New Jersey, he has never seen Kenny in the neighborhood.

Ladies and gentlemen, the great Kenny Garrett! His band , pianist Vernell Brown Jr. Kenny is not shy about soliciting approval from the audience, both for himself and his bandmates, and at the end of the number, he kept encouraging everyone to continue clapping. Each player had their moment in the spotlight, and they all rose to the occasion.

Garrett did some impromptu scatting and got the crowd to repeat after him. It went well at first, but then Kenny did a scat so complex, the audience could only laugh when he pointed at them to repeat it! Garrett did a solo so exciting, that the crowd gave a spontaneous standing ovation — no need for any prompting.

It was a sensational set. Legendary singer Mavis Staples gave the penultimate show of the day. Then George introduced the inimitable Mavis Staples with effusive praise. Newport Jazz! We have come this afternoon to bring you some joy and positive vibrations.

Folks had been calling for this song, and Mavis delivered! She got the crowd into a call-and response, which the audience did with fervor. Singer Donny Gerrard offered great back-up vocals, and the group had wonderful on-stage chemistry. This was one of the most anticipated shows of the Festival, and it more than lived up to expectations.

Once again, Trombone Shorty exhorted the crowd to dance. I want to see you jamming out! It feels so good to be back in front of people. Sunday was another beautiful, sunny day, so weatherwise, the NJF was blessed!

Although it became overcast later in the day, the rain stayed away. Christian McBride welcomed the crowd. We did it! The vibraphonists were backed by the Emmet Cohen Trio, with Emmet Cohen on piano, drummer Joe Saylor, and bassist Yasushi Nakamura, and the crowd was quite excited at their appearance.

There was more enthusiastic applause for vibraphonists Warren Wolf, Joel Ross, and Sasha Berliner, and their musical expertise shone clearly as they traded excellent solo runs.

While the vibraphone was front and center, Emmet Cohen, Yasushi Nakamura, and Joe Saylor did not get short shrift, and had some fabulous solos of their own.

It was a not-to-be-missed set. Each musician had their own moment in the limelight, and they played extremely well as a group. Campgrounds RV Camping. Waterfront Campgrounds. State Campgrounds. Clam shacks.

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