NEW FESTIVAL DESIGN FOR 2019!
“Few sane gamblers back in 1996 would have bet Litchfield Jazz Festival (LJF) — a then at-risk brainchild of the fearless cultural crusader Vita Muir — would survive infancy to become an annual crown jewel among Connecticut’s premier summer events (Owen McNally, WNPR, ’16).” Litchfield, the Little Festival that Could, has
What a Great Evening – Jingle & Mingle 2018
Thank you to everyone that came out for this year’s Holiday Fundraiser this weekend! A great time was had by all and we were able to raise $10,000 for Litchfield Jazz Camp! Click through for a photo album for the evening
In Memoriam
We lost two jazz giants earlier this month, both of whom we were honored to present. Saxophonist Cornelius “Sonny” Fortune died at 79. Sonny played Litchfield in 2007 with George Cables, Chip Jackson and Steve Johns. Trumpeter Roy Hargrove died at 49. Roy played Litchfield in 2001 with Gerald Cannon,
A tribute to ARTIST FRANK FEDERICO 1928-2018
Frank Federico, renowned fine artist and teacher, passed away on July 30. He was 90 years old. For almost two decades Frank was Fine Artist in Residence for Litchfield Jazz Festival. He created and curated the fest’s Art Exhibit and occupied a seat of honor upfront from which he sketched
Tickets on Sale Now for Jingle & Mingle 2018
Our holiday fundraiser, Jingle & Mingle, is back! With a sellout crowd ignoring a snow storm in order to attend last year, we recommend you get your tickets early for this December 15th at Litchfield Community Center. The evening stars the fabulous Nicki Parrott and honors our founder and director,
Founder Vita Muir honored by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame
The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame is celebrating 25 years of honoring the state’s remarkable women and sharing their stories. This year they are counting among their honorees Vita West Muir, the Executive & Artistic Director of Litchfield Performing Arts Inc. (LPA). There was a statewide awards presentation in Hartford
Thank you for another great year!
Thank you for another successful year. We thank every single one of you that came and supported. Live jazz is conversation shared between the musicians on stage and with the audience as well. We live in such a digital age it’s easy for real human connections to be neglected. Litchfield
Litchfield Jazz Fest Student Stage Schedule posted!
One of the best parts of the Litchfield Jazz Camp is the opportunity to attend and perform at the Litchfield Jazz Festival! Students that attended session 4 will perform with their combos on the Festival Student stage. Students from weeks 1-3 are invited to return and participate in the jam
The Litchfield Jazz Camp and Festival are featured on Connecticut’s News 12!
The Litchfield Jazz Festival is this weekend. Students from the Litchfield Jazz Camp will be performing at the student stage. Check out this awesome news video feature on the camp and the festival from Connecticut News 12!
A Free Talk and Concert by Nicki Parrott
July 18, 3PM The Gunnery EPAC Bassist/vocalist Nicki Parrott now performs all over the world. The stint that got her started in earnest was as a member of the Les Paul Trio. It lasted 10 years at New York’s Iridium where she played every Monday night until Les’ death at