“Because of its diversity and talent level, New York has historically been the kick-off point for the Verizon Music Festival," said Bruce Gordon, president of Verizon Retail Markets group. “As in past years, the performers and venues for these concerts are unparalleled. New York is the biggest cultural center in the world, and the Verizon Music Festival helps the city to stake that claim."
George Wein, CEO of Festival Productions, Inc. and producer of the Verizon Music Festival, said: “The Verizon Music Festival presents a multitude of styles that reflect the diversity of the current New York music scene. We're proud to be working with Verizon to bring the festival to New York."
The New York Festival kicks off Friday, May 16 at 8:00 p.m. at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall with two Grammy Award-winning artists -- renowned R&B vocalist and jazz guitarist George Benson and the sophisticated multi-talented jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater.
Heating things up downtown that same night will be Latin music sensation India and To
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