Aug 7 - By Associated Press
Grammy-winning singer Chaka Khan leads the list of entertainers at the Newport Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this weekend.

Mar 17 - By Associated Press
The Newport Jazz Festival is in the market for a new sponsor.

Jul 2 - By Associated Press
Live from Newport: it's Chevy Chase. Chase, the comic actor and original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" will host the Newport Jazz Festival for the second year in a row.

Aug 10 - By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Writer
Prince Albert II of Monaco will attend the opening-night concert of the Newport Jazz Festival on Friday, part of an anniversary celebration of the 1956 film "High Society," which starred his mother, Grace Kelly.