NEW! Litchfield Jazz Camp Kids
Date Posted: Nov 1, 2016 – Over 20 years at Litchfield Jazz Camp, parents have urged us to create opportunities for younger children. This summer we are launching Litchfield Jazz Camp Kids – a program for children 8-11 years old. Call 860-361-6285 for more info! CALL 860-361-6285 or CLICK HERE
Shades of Autumn; A Litchfield Jazz Camp Fundraiser
Date Posted: Sep 16, 2016 – Do you love live jazz? Do you love beer? do you love Fall, good food and good company? Then join us for a fun filled fall evening this October 29th. All proceeds will support need-based scholarships to Litchfield Jazz Camp. Music, Beer, Food! Join
William Edward Perry Jr. (1929 – 2016)
Date Posted: Sep 13, 2016 – The Litchfield Jazz Camp was saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Perry, Jr. Bill was the father of Nellson who attended our camp for many years. Please take a moment to read his obituary. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ledgertranscript/obituary.aspx?n=william-edward-perry&pid=181102844
LJF Survey – Your Feedback is Important
Date Posted: Sep 2, 2016 – Your feedback is valuable to us and helps to shape future events. Even if you are not a regular Festival attendee, your input could be helpful. This survey will take about 3 minutes or less to complete. Everyone who completes the survey will be
21 Years of Great Jazz
Date Posted: Aug 10, 2016 – Litchfield Jazz Festival and its fans enjoyed 21 years of great jazz this past weekend. The weather was gorgeous both days in spite of dire predictions. We also marked the 20th anniversary of Litchfield Jazz Camp, celebrating with the Scat & Scramble Jazz Brunch
Litchfield Jazz Fest featured on WNPR.org
Date Posted: Aug 3, 2016 – “Litchfield Jazz Festival (LJF) — a then at-risk brainchild of the fearless cultural crusader Vita Muir — would survive its infancy to become an annual crown jewel among Connecticut’s premier summer arts and entertainment events. For that matter, who back then would have bet
Yale Messengers to play Festival Second Stage Sunday, 8/7
Date Posted: Aug 1, 2016 – Last week, after years of lobbying for a deeper involvement in jazz at Yale School of Music by interested undergraduates, Dean Robert Blocker has announced Yale is moving in the direction endorsed most recently by the Yale Undergraduate Jazz Collective, a vocal student coalition.
Artist Spotlight: Mario Pavone
Date Posted: Jul 22, 2016 – Mario is celebrating 50 years in music and his 76th birthday this year. We have dedicated the 2016 Litchfield Jazz Festival to him. Pavone began playing bass in the early sixties and got his first big break in 1964 with pianist Paul Bley. He
Jazz Festival: Scat & Scramble Brunch
Date Posted: Jul 20, 2016 – We don’t know about you… but brunch is by far one of our favorite meals. Add in good friends, live music, and a New Orleans twist? We’re sold! Come hang out with us on Sunday, August 7th at 10:30am for our first Scat &
Mario Pavone Streaming Live
Date Posted: Jul 20, 2016 – Check out Mario Pavone’s concert for the Litchfield Jazz Camp! This concert was streaming live on Facebook on Wednesday, July 20th. Mario Pavone Live on Facebook