Artist Talks

Each summer The Litchfield Jazz Festival offers clinics and artist talks by Festival stars. This year these special events will be led by Gary Smulyan, 2012 Artist-in-Residence and Festival Host, WBGO's Michael Bourne and held on the grounds of the Litchfield Jazz Festival.

Did you ever wonder what went into learning an instrument, composing the music you love listening to, or what inspired your favorite musicians to perform? Well, now is your chance to find out.

All are welcome - musicians and music lovers alike - to enjoy thse open format clinics and artist talks. Festival stars will talk about their experiences, demonstrate and, if they choose, invite some students (young and old) to play with them. Clinics and Artist Talks are held between Mainstage Acts and are open to Festival ticket holders and Litchfield Jazz Campers free of charge.

Clinic & Artist Talk Schedule*

Saturday, August 11

Eric Alexander	Time TBA
Benny Green	Time TBA

Sunday, August 12

*Clinic artists and schedule subject to change

2010/11 Artist-in-Residence, Matt Wilson led an artist talk with Roy Haynes in 2011.  Photo by Fran Kaufman

Top photo: Lionel Loueke giving a master class at the 2009 Litchfield Jazz Fest.  Photo by Fran Kaufman.