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August 7, 2007

Actor Chevy Chase to host Newport jazz fest

NEWPORT -- Comedian Chevy Chase will host this week's JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, the organizers have announced.

Chase, described as a jazz fan, will host the festival Saturday and Sunday, introducing segments of programming on the main JVC stage, where musicians such as Dave Brubeck, Branford Marsalis, Marcus Miller, B.B. King, and Al Green are set to perform.

Chase initially gained fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.

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