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From left, William Sullivan of Freihofer\u2019s, Sen. Kathleen Marchione, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and SPAC CEO Elizabeth Sobol pose in Albany where the Saratoga Jazz Festival was lauded.
Courtesy SPAC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Freihofer\u2019s Saratoga Jazz Festival was recognized for its landmark 40th anniversary by the State Legislature on April 25 in a joint resolution sponsored by Sen. Kathleen Marchione and Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. <\/span><\/p>\n

Presented annually by Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)<\/a> since 1978, the two-day festival is one of the longest running and most acclaimed events of its kind. Present for the occasion were Elizabeth Sobol, SPAC\u2019s president and CEO; festival producer Danny Melnick, president of Absolutely Live Entertainment; and William Sullivan, director of sales for Freihofer\u2019s Baking Co., the title sponsor of the festival since 1998.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe 40th Anniversary of the Freihofer\u2019s Saratoga Jazz Festival is a milestone worth celebrating, not only for the longevity it represents, but for its contributions to this extraordinary, uniquely American art form, which marks\u00a0 <\/span>its own 100th anniversary this year,\u201d said Sobol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn each of those 40 years, this festival has showcased the jazz giants, innovators and rising talents whose music has kept the genre thriving, evolving and expanding to new audiences. At its most personal, this event has been, and continues to be, a meaningful and joyous part of the lives and memories of countless people, including many for whom it\u2019s an annual tradition. It all adds up to an impressive legacy and one that grows with each new season,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event is also an annual boost to tourism in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

The festival, originally titled the Newport Jazz Festival \u2013 Saratoga, was founded in 1978 by iconic jazz impresario George Wein, the creator of the celebrated Newport Jazz Festival, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and several other nationally recognized music events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dozens of jazz greats, past and present, have graced the festival stages over the years, including Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jack DeJohnette and Wynton Marsalis. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Saratoga Jazz Festival has a rich history with a deeply committed audience,\u201d said Melnick, a prot\u00e9g\u00e9 of Wein. \u201cWe have successfully maintained our cultural relevance, while still throwing a fantastic party, by presenting the best artists in jazz, blues, soul, Latin, funk and beyond. Our 40th festival will celebrate that amazing legacy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an honor commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Freihofer\u2019s Saratoga Jazz Festival. In speaking about jazz, Louis Armstrong once said \u2018What we play is life.\u2019 And it is true. Jazz reflects and enriches our lives. Jazz music is the rhythm and melody of America, an art form that is uniquely American and as much an indelible, indispensable part of our great nation\u2019s cultural character as mom and apple pie,\u201d said Marchione, a member of member of the Senate\u2019s Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis festival is one of the many reasons why the Saratoga Performing Arts Center has been and remains such a popular destination for local residents and tourists alike, and has been important in sustaining the Saratoga Springs community\u2019s vibrant artistic culture,\u201d said Woerner.<\/span><\/p>\n

William Sullivan, Freihofer\u2019s director of sales, lauded the resolution, stating the anniversary \u201cis an extraordinary milestone and one we look forward to celebrating. We are tremendously proud of our role as the long-standing sponsor of this iconic event, a partnership that recognizes the roots of the Freihofer brand, as well as a broader commitment to investing in the quality of life of our communities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The milestone 2017 festival takes place June 24 and 25. For information visit spac.org.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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