Melissa Aldana
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About this event
Sponsored by the Newport Festival Foundation Melissa Aldana is an acclaimed Chilean tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, recognized as one of the leading voices in contemporary jazz. Born in Santiago, Chile, she began playing saxophone at age six and later attended Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship. In 2013, Aldana made history as the first female instrumentalist and South American musician to win the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. A two-time Grammy nominee, Blue Note recording artist, and founding member of the all-female jazz collective ARTEMIS, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her extraordinary talent and innovative sound. NO COVER! A Jazz Jam session with Melissa to follow performance.
Who
- Melissa AldanaHeadliner
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