Opening Night Gala & Emmet Cohen Trio at Litchfield Jazz Festival 🎶
Saturday | Gala: 5:45 PM | Concert: 7:45 PM

Kick off an unforgettable summer event with the Opening Night Gala of the Litchfield Jazz Festival! The celebration begins at 5:45 PM under our twinkle-lit Anniversary Tent, bringing back the beloved “Goshen Vibe” in style. Enjoy a festive evening of food, fun, and live music performed by this year’s incredibly talented Litchfield Jazz Campers.

At 7:45 PM, the official start of the jazz festival features a world-class performance by the Emmet Cohen Trio, with Joey Ranieri on bass, Joe Farnsworth on drums, and Emmet Cohen at the piano. Emmet’s return is a special moment for Litchfield—he first joined us as a teenage camper and made his festival mainstage debut in 2013. Now, he returns for his fifth appearance to help us celebrate 30 years of Litchfield Jazz.

Recognized as one of today’s leading jazz artists, Emmet Cohen has performed at premier venues and jazz festivals around the world, including Newport, Monterey, and the North Sea Jazz Festival. His widely acclaimed livestream series, “Live from Emmet’s Place,” launched during the pandemic, continues to reach a global audience with millions of views.

A passionate educator and prolific recording artist with ten albums as a leader, Emmet has worked with jazz legends like Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, and Benny Golson. His Masters Legacy Series honors these icons while inspiring new generations of jazz musicians and fans.

Join us for this milestone night in our 30th anniversary season!