Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis among performers at Newport jazz festival this summer

Newport jazz lineup includes Hancock, W. Marsalis

NEWPORT, R.I, — Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis will be among the performers headlining this summer’s Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island

Organizers on Tuesday announced the lineup for the three-day festival opening Aug. 6. It marks its 56th year this summer.

Other performers include trumpeter Chris Botti and singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum.

Tickets go on sale March 26.