By Litchfield Performing Arts, a not-for-profit educational charity.

22nd Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival

Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was launched in 1996 with a line-up any well-established festival would be proud of today—the up-and-coming Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings, Renee Rosnes, Mark Turner and many more. This year, the Festival will once again be Discovering Genius. Get a headstart on your summer. Order your tickets NOW AND SAVE!

All general admission tent and lawn tickets are flexible – order in advance and choose your day later!

THE LINEUP

Saturday, August 5

  • Ada Rovatti Quartet w/ Jill McCarron, Steve John, Daryl Johns
  • Michael Mayo w/ Miro Sprague, Josh Johnson, Alex Boneham, Robin Baytas
  • Julian Shore Quintet w/ Dayna Stephens, jorge Roeder, jimmy McBride, Gilad Hekselman
  • Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet
  • Ken Peplowski’s Benny Goodman Tribute w/ Bucky Pizzarelli, Joe Locke, Nicki Parrott, Matt Wilson, Ehud Aherie

Sunday, August 6

  • Brunch w/ Basie – Sunday morning scholarship benefit
  • Litchfield Jazz Orchestra plays Carly Simon and Carol King– Jen Allen, arranger/conductor, w/ special guest Brandon Goldberg
  • Joe Alterman w/ Avery Sharpe and Matt Wilson
  • Rudresh Mahanthappa Indo-Pak Coalition w/ Rez Abbasi and Dan Weiss
  • John Pizzarelli Quartet – Plays The Music of Sinatra and Jobim

Main Stage, Goshen Fairgrounds

By Car:
The Goshen Fairgrounds is located in the northwest corner of Connecticut, on the right approximately 1/2 mile south of the center of Goshen on Route 63. The Litchfield Jazz Festival is held at the Goshen Fairgrounds and FREE parking for the Festival is at the Goshen Fairgrounds Fields, directly across the street from the Fairgrounds. It’s a lovely drive from any direction!

Address for Google Maps:
116 Old Middle Street
Goshen, CT 06756

HANDICAP PARKING is located directly on the Festival grounds. There will be ample signs to direct handicap patrons where to park.

By Train:
It’s easy, relaxing and affordable to get to Goshen on Metro-North Railroad from Grand Central Station in New York City. Take the Harlem Line Train to the Metro-North's TenMile River stop in Amenia, NY, just 28 miles from Goshen where you can meet one of the Kent/Goshen area livery services (see list below). For Metro-North schedules and tickets visit www.mta.info.

For questions email info@litchfieldjazzfest.com or call 860-361-6285.

By Plane:
Goshen is approximately 38 miles from Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, 100 miles from Laguardia Airport and from John F. Kennedy Airport, both in New York. Once you arrive, you may need a livery service. Below are recommended services.

Livery Services:
ADVANCE LUXURY LIMOUSINE
203-792-0292

www.limousineservicedanbury.com
Mention Litchfield Jazz when you call for a 10% discount on a round trip.
BERKSHIRE LIVERY
860-567-8769
FOUR STAR LIMOUSINE
800-982-2475

Mention Litchfield Jazz when you call for a 10% discount.
GATEWAY LIMOUSINE INC.
800-942-8392
www.gatewaylimos.com
Mention Litchfield Jazz when you call for a 10% discount.
KEE LIMOUSINE & I'LL DRIVE LIVERY SERVICE
860-355-4509
www.keelimo.com
Mention Litchfield Jazz when you call for a 10% discount.

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