LJF ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – Mike Stern Band
To a generation of contemporary jazz guitar aficionados, Mike Stern is one of the true greats. The “field” feels that way too! DownBeat named Mike one of the 75 best guitarists of all time and Guitar Player dubbed him a “Certified Legend.” A player of remarkable facility whose searing lines
LJF ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – Carmen Staff Sextet
Goodbye to Childhood – A Tribute to Herbie Hancock’s Speak Like A Child…. Two summers ago I was standing in the lobby at Jazz Camp after a faculty concert chatting with pianist Carmen Staaf. She had recently rejoined the faculty after a 2-year absence for a stint in California at
LJF ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – Duchess
A vocal trio in the great tradition of the 30’s era Boswell Sisters, DUCHESS has quickly gained a reputation for tight harmonies and big fun at their shows. Vocalists Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou join forces and voices to become DUCHESS. We are pleased to announce Duchess just
LJF ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – Jimmy Macbride
The first time I met Jimmy Macbride he was 8 years old. I hooked him up with a gig at the Avon Rotary Club in hopes of getting him some scholarship support to attend Litchfield Jazz Camp. His father, a classical pianist/composer at Haart School, had already persuaded me he
LJF ARTIST SPOTLIGHT – Alexis Cole
Vocalist Alexis Cole has sometimes called herself the “Canary in Combat Boots.” Watch the video to see why. Alexis will make her first Litchfield Jazz Fest appearance on Opening Night, July 26th at 7:30 with the Litchfield Jazz Orchestra. Alexis comes by her talent naturally – both her maternal grandmother and her
Free Activities This Summer – LJF OuterFest
This year for the first time, The Festival will offer activities that are open and free to the public. We are calling this the LJF OuterFest. The LJF OuterFest (Saturday, July 27 11am-5pm) will happen at The First Congregational Church and Green in Washington, CT. The OuterFest is located just
LJF is Different This Year – What to Expect
One thing is the same this year at LJF – THE GREAT MUSIC! Several other aspects though, are quite different. We are very excited about the changes, and about how they will help us celebrate Litchfield Jazz Camp, the educational heart of our organization. As you may already know, we
Tickets ON SALE NOW!
Tickets are now on sale for LJF 2019! Things are different this year – all Mainstage concerts will be held indoors in an intimate, air-conditioned hall. While this provides ALL ticket holders the opportunity to experience the music up close, it means that there are a limited number of tickets
Give Local is April 23 & 24
Since 2013, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills (hosted by The Connecticut Community Foundation) has generated more than $5.8 million in unrestricted gifts to local non-profits. A 36 hour online giving event, Give Local will commence at 7am on Tuesday April 23 and will conclude at 7pm Wednesday April
Auction Preview! Spring Spirits is May 4
We have some great silent and live auction items to share with you! On May 4th, join us at the Litchfield Distillery for drinks, appetizers and jazz music to help us raise money to support music education at Litchfield Jazz Camp. There will be a brief live auction (hosted by