Litchfield Jazz Festival

2010 Litchfield Jazz Festival Line-Up

Master Classes

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Lionel Loueke Giving Master Class at 2009 LJF. Photo by Fran Kaufman.

Master Class

Each summer The Litchfield Jazz Festival offers master classes by festival stars to students from Litchfield Jazz Camp. Last summer, for the first time, those classes were open to festival ticket holders free of charge, and we'll continue to do so this year. 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.

The master classes will be held on the Kent School campus just a few steps from the festival grounds. All are welcome – musicians and music lovers alike - to enjoy this open format class. Festival stars will talk about their experiences, demonstrate and, if they choose, invite some students (young and old) to play with them.

Master Class Schedule*

Saturday, August 7

Gabriel Alegria 2:45 - 3:30 PM
Gerald Clayton 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Wess Anderson 4:30 – 5:15 PM


Sunday, August 8

Jane Bunnett 1:00 – 1:45 PM
Anat Cohen 2:45 – 3:30 PM
Béla Fleck 4:30 – 5:15 PM


*Master artists subject to change

Photo above of Lionel Loueke giving a master class at the 2009 Litchfield Jazz Fest.  Photo by Fran Kaufman.