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George Wein, Who Led Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals from the 1950s Forward, Dies at 95

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Chris Willman Music WriterGeorge Wein, who set the standard for what outdoor music gatherings would become with his leadership of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals from the 1950s into the 21st century, died Monday at his home in New York City.

He was 95.Wein produced the first Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island in 1954 and founded its folk sister in 1959. In 1970, he co-founded the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Although he sold off the two Newport festivals, which are now being presented by a nonprofit, Wein remained involved with them up through this summer’s gatherings, although he was unable to attend the 2021 fests.“We all owe George Wein a great debt,” tweeted Jason Isbell, who was one of the main performers at this.

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