In 1954, George Wein created an event that changed not just the history of jazz but of music in general, shaping all forms of the modern festival while providing a space in which art could be approached in a serious and respectful – yet not limited- manner. This series traces the history of the legendary Newport Jazz Festival from before its formation in the 1950s to the present day.
Welcome to PostGenre.Org, the home of PostGenre Media. Started by Rob Shepherd in February 2020, we strive to provide our readers with the opportunity to consider, hear, and appreciate music beyond traditional categories. In the era of primarily physical recording formats, categorization was king. This was more to adapt to…