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Newport in Nice, France (1979)

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Marc Myers
Aug 19, 2025
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In July 1979, the Grande Parade du Jazz was held in Nice, France, for 10 days and presented by George Wein and the Newport Jazz Festival. 

On Friday, July 13, an all-star quintet took the stage that spanned the full length of post-war jazz: Milt Jackson on vibes, Jimmy Rowles on piano, Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Slam Stewart on bass and Duffy Jack…

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