The New Haven Green is the site of many free music concerts, especially during the summer months. These have included the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, the July Free Concerts on the Green in July, and the New Haven Jazz Festival in August. The Jazz Festival, which began in 1982, is one of the longest-running free outdoor festivals in the U.S., until it was canceled for 2007. Headliners such as The Breakfast, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles and Celia Cruz have historically drawn 30,000 to 50,000 fans, filling up the New Haven Green to capacity. The New Haven Jazz Festival was revived in 2008 and has been sponsored since by Jazz Haven. COUNT 9
QSN1 What public area in New Haven is home to free concerts in the summer? ANS1 New Haven Green QSN2 What musical festival was initiated in 1982 in New Haven? ANS2 New Haven Jazz Festival QSN3 In what year was the New Haven Jazz Festival cancelled, thereby precluding it from being one of the longest running free outdoor festivals in the U.S.? ANS3 2007 QSN4 Who sponsors the New Haven Jazz Festival? ANS4 Jazz Haven QSN5 What is the name for the concerts held on New Haven Green throughout the month of July? ANS5 July Free Concerts QSN6 What popular events that place in New Haven Green area? ANS6 free music concerts QSN7 When did the first Jazz Festival made it debut? ANS7 1982 QSN8 In general how many people attend these music concerts? ANS8 30,000 to 50,000 fans QSN9 After being cancel in 2007, what organization currently support New Haven Jazz Festival? ANS9 Jazz Haven