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| MSN Video Brings the Sights and Sounds of the JVC Jazz Festival MSN Video is joining with the JVC Jazz Festival — Newport. Whether fans attended the festival and want immediate access to their favorite performances again or couldn't make it to Newport's historic Fort Adams to experience the acts firsthand, MSN will offer them the "best seats in the house" for America's oldest jazz festival. Scheduled performances will be available on MSN from a diverse array of artists including Arturo Sandoval, Savion Glover, Angelique Kidjo, The Bad Plus, The Robert Glasper Trio, Dr. John & The Lower 911, The McCoy Tyner Septet and The Dave Brubeck Quartet. The exclusive JVC Jazz Festival — Newport, R.I., content will be available starting on Aug. 13, 2006, at http://video.msn.com/newportjazz. "The JVC Jazz Festival is one of the most renowned events in the jazz community, bringing together some of the best and brightest artists with true fans, " said Rob Bennett, general manager of Entertainment and Video Services for MSN. "We're thrilled to bring this incredible lineup of performances to millions of MSN Video viewers." From its inception, the Newport Jazz Festival has been known for bringing in performers who represent diversity and excellence in jazz, America's only original musical genre. The addition of the JVC Jazz Festival — Newport, R.I., lineup is yet another example of MSN Video's commitment to entertaining viewers through exclusive and unique video footage from the greatest films, concerts and other cultural events worldwide, while also presenting diverse advertising opportunities to brand partners. "The goal of the JVC Jazz Festival has always been to provide the public with access to the numerous genres of jazz, " said Artistic Director Dan Melnick of Festival Productions Inc. "The availability of this year's performances on MSN Video extends the festival's reach and provides a larger platform upon which musicians can display their talents." write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |