Jimmy Heath Big Band
“All I can say is, if you know Jimmy Heath, you know Bop.” —Dizzy Gillespie ARTIST TALK: Jimmy Heath will be joining Artist-in-Residence, Matt Wilson, in an artist talk with Joe Lovano on Sunday from 2:30 – 3:15 PM in the Artist Talk Tent on the grounds of the Litchfield Jazz Festival. All ticket holders are welcome
Joe Lovano Nonet
ARTIST TALK: Joe Lovano will be joining Artist-in-Residence, Matt Wilson, in an artist talk with Jimmy Heath on Sunday from 2:30 – 3:15 PM in the Artist Talk Tent on the grounds of the Litchfield Jazz Festival. All ticket holders are welcome to attend. You might think by glancing over the list of accolades garnered
The Bronx Horns
CLINIC: The Bronx Horns will be giving a clinic Saturday from 1:00 – 1:45 PM in the Artist Talk Tenton the grounds of the Litchfield Jazz Festival. All ticket holders are welcome to attend. The Bronx Horns have established themselves as one of the best Latin jazz and salsa bands
Vijay Iyer Trio
CLINIC: Vijay Iyer will give a clinic Saturday from 2:45 – 3:30 PM in the Artist Talk Tent on the grounds of the Litchfield Jazz Festival. All ticket holders are welcome to attend. By now, there is no doubt that pianist-composer Vijay Iyer stands among the most daringly original jazz
Ray Charles Tribute with Davell Crawford
Davell Crawford will reprise his still talked about tribute to the Genius of Soul, Mr. Ray Charles…”TO RAY, WITH LOVE.” The last tribute with his 22 piece orchestra has been documented and awarded as, “The best performance of 2005” in New Orleans. Singer and pianist Davell Crawford continues the New
Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band
ARTIST TALK: Roy Haynes will be having an artist talk with Artist-in-Residence, Matt Wilson, on Saturday from 4:30 – 5:15 PM in the Artist Talk Tent on the grounds of the Litchfield Jazz Festival. All ticket holders are welcome to attend. Roy Haynes is one of the most venerated musicians
Dena DeRose Trio
“The most creative and compelling singer-pianist since Shirley Horn.” –Joe Siegel, Washington City Paper It’s no small thing to be called “The most creative and compelling singer-pianist since Shirley Horn,” but that’s how Joel Siegel, Washington City Paper, described Dena DeRose. If she comes to your town, go early. The
Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio
“A riddle wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a turban!” — Jazz Times Dr. Lonnie Smith is a master of the Hammond B3 organ. Over five decades he has created a worldwide fan-base for the B3 through over 70 albums.. His name is now synonymous with the instrument. Jazz Times magazine
Matt Wilson Quartet plus Strings
“The drummer Matt Wilson is an ambassador of good feeling!” — The New York Times ARTIST TALKS: On Saturday, Artist-in-Residence Matt Wilson will lead an artist talk with NEA Jazz Master, Roy Haynes from 4:30 – 5:15 PM. On Sunday, Wilson will lead an artist talk with Joe Lovano and NEA Jazz