Musicians take top honors at Newport Jazz Fest

Published 1:30 am Monday, March 27, 2017

Musicians take top honors at Newport Jazz Fest
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Musicians take top honors at Newport Jazz Fest
Jackson High School’s Jazz Band 3 took top honors at the Newport Jazz Festival, held March 11 at Newport High School in Bellevue. (Contributed photo)

Lake Stevens High School took the top Sweepstakes award at the Newport Jazz Festival, held March 11 at Newport High School in Bellevue.

The Jackson High School Jazz Band 3 took top honors in the A/AA division. Jackson sophomore saxophonist Brendan Jeffords also received the Outstanding Soloist award for the division.

Glacier Peak High School Jazz Band 1 was a runner-up in the 4A division. In 3A, Meadowdale High School was a runner-up.

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