Donny McCaslin Group
CLINIC: Aritst-in-Residence, Gary Smulyan, will host a clinic with Donny McCaslin on Sunday, August 12th. Time TBA. Saxophonist Donny McCaslin (b.1966) has been active in jazz since he was a 12 year old member of his vibraphonist father’s band. As a teen ager, he played for three years with his
Hubert Laws Quartet
A giant on jazz flute since the 70’s, Hubert Laws is one of the few classical artists to master jazz, pop, and rhythm & blues, and move effortlessly from one to the other. Born in Houston, he grew up directly across from a honky-tonk called Miss Mary’s Place with a
Miguel Zenón Quartet
“This young musician and composer is at once reestablishing the artistic, cultural, and social tradition of jazz while creating an entirely new jazz language for the 21st century.” –MacArthur Foundation, 2008. Multiple Grammy Nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully
Kevin Mahogany and Dave Stryker’s Kansas City Swing
“The standout jazz vocalist of his generation.” — Newsweek on Kevin Mahogany “One of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.” — Gary Giddins on Dave Stryker Kevin Mahogany – With his gift for bebop, ballads, blues and swing Kevin Mahogany’s talents bloomed early. By 1970, a 12
Andrew Hadro Quartet w/ Tony Malaby & Mario Pavone
“I chose Tony as my mentor for this project because he has always, and continues to, show me how to have a unique and individual voice. In his music…he always manages to stand out and be clearly different from everyone while making beautiful music. I have always valued individuality. Tony’s
Richie Barshay Trio w/ Jimmy Greene
“Being also from the Hartford area, I’ve always admired Jimmy’s creative career and knowing that we drank the same water.” — Richie Barshay, on working with Jimmy Greene Richie Barshay, drums Percussionist Richie Barshay, noted for his work with the Herbie Hancock Quartet – he was recruited for the
Albert Rivera “Back At It Band” w/ Paul Bollenback
“Since I can remember, Paul Bollenback has been a part of the development of my music career. Paul was one of my first instructors at LJC. He was always quick to share advice on how to progress both as a musician and in the music business. He once said to
Nicole Zuraitis Quintet w/Dave Stryker
Growing up in the Litchfield Jazz Camp family, it was very difficult to choose only one mentor, because each faculty member has left a lasting impression. Claire Daly was my first example of a powerhouse female jazz musician. But I’ll never forget the day I heard Dave Stryker perform his
Daryl Johns Trio w/ Orrin Evans “Saluting Erroll Garner’s Concert By The Sea”
“Daryl represents everything this music is about, his respect for the history belies his youth.” – T.S. Monk This year we begin a program that honors African American jazz artists who made an indelible mark on the music and the civil rights struggles of their time. The first in the
Saturday Night After Party & Jam — Crowne Plaza Southbury
After the music ends on the Mainstage, the party heats up at the After Party & Open Jam! The Litchfield Jazz Festival welcomes everyone to enjoy more jazz, and any instrumentalists or vocalists who care to sit in for our After Party and Open Jam on Saturday, August 6th right after the