NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Adriana Mateo is one of the most documented photographers of the Newport Jazz Festival, capturing over a decade of historic performances by jazz legends including Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Sonny Rollins, Dave Brubeck, Ron Carter and more.
NEA Jazz Master Wayne Shorter (b. 1933 - d. 2023) and NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock (b. 1940) performing at the Newport Jazz Festival's 60th Anniversary in 2014. They were joined by Wayne Shorter's renowned quartet, including Danilo Pérez (b. 1965) on piano, John Patitucci (b. 1959) on bass, and Brian Blade (b. 1970) on drums. ©2014
Ron Carter (b. 1937) at the Newport Jazz Festival during his 2022 appearance. This photo also graces the cover of his amazing educational book, Bass Drops, published in 2024. ©2022
NEA Jazz Master Wayne Shorter (b. 1933 - d. 2023) and NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock (b. 1940) performing at the Newport Jazz Festival's 60th Anniversary in 2014. They were joined by Wayne Shorter's renowned quartet, including Danilo Pérez (b. 1965) on piano, John Patitucci (b. 1959) on bass, and Brian Blade (b. 1970) on drums. ©2014
NEA Jazz Master Roy Haynes (b. 1925 - d. 2024) at the Newport Jazz Festival's 60th Anniversary. ©2014
NEA Jazz Master Harold Mabern (b. 1936 - d. 2019) performing at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2018. This photo was a personal commission. It captures a vibrant moment from one of his last shows before his passing, a true honor to have documented. ©2018
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath (b. 1926 - d. 2020) at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2017. This was his last appearance at the festival, where he was featured as part of the NEA Jazz Masters Tribute: Celebrating 35 Years, performing alongside Jeb Patton (b. 1974) on piano, David Wong (b. 1982) on bass, and Albert "Tootie" Heath (b. 1935 - d. 2024) on drums. ©2017
Chick Corea (b. 1941 - d. 2021) with Christian McBride (b. 1972) at the Newport Jazz Festival. They performed as part of the Chick Corea Trilogy, also featuring Brian Blade (b. 1970). ©2016
Chick Corea (b. 1941 - d. 2021) with Christian McBride (b. 1972) at the Newport Jazz Festival. They performed as part of the Chick Corea Trilogy, also featuring Brian Blade (b. 1970). ©2016
Chick Corea (b. 1941 - d. 2021) with Christian McBride (b. 1972) at the Newport Jazz Festival. They performed as part of the Chick Corea Trilogy, also featuring Brian Blade (b. 1970). ©2016
A truly historical photo of NEA Jazz Master Sonny Rollins (b. 1930), the legendary "Saxophone Colossus" and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, delivering a powerful performance at the Newport Jazz Festival. This iconic image captures him in 2008, the final year of the festival's long-standing JVC sponsorship. ©2008 Based on the available information from the Newport Jazz Festival's 2008 lineup, Sonny Rollins performed with his working band at the time. While specific names for every sideman on that particular date can sometimes be elusive without official festival archives or detailed reviews, Sonny Rollins typically performed with a quartet or quintet. For his performances around that era (late 2000s), his band often included: Clifton Anderson (trombone, his nephew) Stephen Scott or Bobby Broom (guitar) Bob Cranshaw (bass) Kobie Watkins or Victor Lewis (drums)
A truly historical photo of NEA Jazz Master Sonny Rollins (b. 1930), the legendary "Saxophone Colossus" and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, delivering a powerful performance with his band at the Newport Jazz Festival. This iconic image captures him in 2008, the final year of the festival's long-standing JVC sponsorship. ©2008
A truly historical photo of NEA Jazz Master Sonny Rollins (b. 1930), the legendary "Saxophone Colossus" and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, delivering a powerful performance with his band at the Newport Jazz Festival. This iconic image captures him in 2008, the final year of the festival's long-standing JVC sponsorship. ©2008
A truly historic moment: NEA Jazz Master Dave Brubeck (b. 1920 - d. 2012), legendary for his "Take Five" composition, performing with Wynton Marsalis (b. 1961) (who played "Happy Birthday" for him) at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2010. This marked Brubeck's 90th birthday and final festival appearance before his passing. It was a distinct honor to be commissioned to capture this photo and portrait. ©2010
Captured in 2010, NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett (b. 1960) performs at the Newport Jazz Festival, sharing the stage with notable pianist Gwilym Simcock (b. 1981) during a particularly celebrated year for the f
GRAMMY AWARDED MARIA SCHNEIDER ORQUESTRA (1960) , NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Russell Malone (b. 1963 - d. 2024) at the Newport Jazz Festival, performing on August 4, 2018, with the Ron Carter Trio. ©2018
Roy Hargrove (1969-2018) at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2018. This performance marked his last appearance at the festival before his passing.
Jon Batiste (b. 1986) opening at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, RI. ©2015
Jon Batiste (b. 1986) and his "Stay Human" Band, featuring Joe Saylor (b. 1985) on drums, at the Newport Jazz Festival, RI. ©2018
Backstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, a portrait of Kamasi Washington (b. 1981) during his acclaimed festival debut. ©2016
Marcus Strickland (b. 1979) performing at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 31, 2016, with Ben Williams & Sound Effect. ©2016
Captured in 2011, Gonzalo Rubalcaba (b. 1963) performs live with Al Di Meola (b. 1954) at the Newport Jazz Festival.
Esperanza Spalding (b. 1984) with her Radio Music Society band, including Leo Genovese (b. 1979) on piano and Lyndon Rochelle (b. 1976) on drums, performing at the Newport Jazz Festival. ©2012
Esperanza Spalding (b. 1984) at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2017, performing as part of "Flying Toward the Sound - For Geri, With Love," a tribute to Geri Allen. She was joined by Terri Lyne Carrington (b. 1965) on drums, and pianists Jason Moran (b. 1975), Vijay Iyer (b. 1971), and Christian Sands (b. 1989). ©2017
Bill Charlap (b. 1966), the Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, performs alongside clarinetist Bob Wilber at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2013 ©2013
Joey Alexander's first appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival was in 2015. He was invited by impresario George Wein to perform on two stages. At the time, he was 12 years old ©2015
Hiromi (b. 1979) performs with her Trio Project at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2015, featuring Anthony Jackson (b. 1952) on contrabass guitar and Simon Phillips (b. 1957) ©2015
Hiromi (b. 1979) performs with her Trio Project at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2015, featuring Anthony Jackson (b. 1952) on contrabass guitar and Simon Phillips (b. 1957) ©2015
Jason Moran, born in 1975, MacArthur Fellowship 2010 ,Artistic Director for Jazz at the Kennedy Center, Newport Jazz Festival ©2016.
Robert Glasper (b. 1978), the five-time Grammy Award-winning artist, on stage with the Robert Glasper Experiment at Newport Jazz Festival. ©2013