NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL ALL-STARS

Newport Jazz Festival All-Stars

New York’s famous mainstream and swing jazz band were recorded at the Munich Klaviersommer, where they preformed to a packed house at the Philharmonie concert hall of the Gasteig-Kulturzentrum.

The distinguished line-up of musicians, all internationally-acclaimed solo players, comprised band leader George Wein (piano), Warren Vaché (cornet), Plas Johnson (saxophone and flute), Lew Tabackin (saxophone), Ed Johnes (bass), Oliver Jackson (drums) and Howard Alden (guitar).

This live recording of their outstanding performance, is a must for mainstream and swing buffs.

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This programme with New York's famous swing jazz band features George Wien (piano), Warren Vaché (cornet), Plas Johnson (saxophone and flute), Lew Tabackin (saxophone), Ed Johnes (bass), Oliver Jackson (drums), and Howard Alden (guitar).

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NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL ALL-STARS