Watch Brandon Goldberg in rehearsal!
Pianist Brandon Goldberg rehearsing with his Litchfield Jazz combo band, ViVid, for their performance this evening. Brandon will be playing again on Sunday morning at the “Brunch with Basie” benefit for Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships at 10:30am at the Goshen Fairgrounds and then again at 12:30pm with the Litchfield Jazz
Gearing up for the 22nd Litchfield Jazz Festival
Litchfield Jazz Fest is back, August 5 and 6 at Goshen Fairgrounds. Under the banner Discovering Genius this year, fest acts run for two full days and showcase young stars-in-the-making– vocalist Michael Mayo and pianists Joe Alterman, Julian Shore and 11-year-old prodigy Brandon Goldberg. A tribute to the great Benny
Sponsor Spotlight – Buick GMC of Watertown
For the past eighteen years, Buick GMC of Watertown has strived to earn a solid reputation, based on our core values of trust and respect to the individual and commitment to excellence. Located on Straits Turnpike in Watertown Connecticut, we believe in providing our guests with a pleasant and hassle
Artist Talks at Litchfield Jazz Festival
Ever wonder what goes into learning an instrument, composing the music, or choosing to become a professional player? Each summer, Litchfield Jazz Festival offers audience members the chance to meet festival stars up close to hear their personal stories and learn what shaped their lives in music. The Festival’s Artist
Jazz After Work – Free Faculty Concert Series Begins TONIGHT!
Jazz After Work, a series of free summer jazz concerts sponsored by Litchfield Jazz Festival, returns to Litchfield Jazz Camp in New Milford . Beginning July 10, the Camp’s all-star faculty performs Monday through Thursday nights for the full four weeks of the camp’s run. Student camper concerts happen every
Sponsor Spotlight – Crystal Rock
Just like the Litchfield Jazz Fest, Crystal Rock has deep roots in the community. What started as water being delivered from a horse-drawn carriage has evolved into one of the Northeast’s largest water, coffee and office supplier. Even with our growth, we’ve still stayed connected to the area where our
Discovering Genius – Pianist Julian Shore
“His name belongs among the leaders of the young Jazz piano scene.” JazzTimes Julian Shore has been called “a pianist/composer who beyond the obvious elegance of his playing, has a clear sense of the bigger artistic picture” (Ottowa Citizen). Julian Shore grew up listening to his father play Bach on his
Sponsor Spotlight – Wyndham Southbury
The Wyndham Southbury is nestled in the beautiful Litchfield Hills region of CT. The upscale accommodations offer the convenience and comfort you deserve. Located just off I-84, makes Wyndham Southbury the perfect choice for all travelers visiting the Litchfield Jazz Festival. As one of the best hotels in Southbury, CT,
Happy Birthday Les Paul
He changed music with his inventions and performances. Although widely associated with developing the solid body electric guitar that bears his name, Les Paul’s numerous recording inventions and innovations also changed modern music. Les Paul popularized the use of echo, reverb, phase shifting, close miking, delay and slap back with
Discovering Genius – Pianist 11yo Brandon Goldberg
Over two decades, Litchfield Jazz Camp has had its share of precocious students. Quite a few of them, actually. Most fall into a category I like to call to “my little old men.” They are atypically young boys (our official bottom age is 12) with high intelligence and talent and