Ted Nash Quartet – The Mancini Project
“Nash has that kind of instantly identifiable talent that makes the distracted pay attention.” –Time Out Magazine Composer, arranger and saxophonist Ted Nash was born in Los Angeles into a family of Hollywood studio musicians. His father Dick Nash who played with Henry Mancini, and uncle Ted Nash are both
Lionel Loueke Trio
“Mr. Loueke is a gentle virtuoso… as a singer and …a full-fledged jazz guitarist… He multiplied himself, one way or another, in nearly every song.” – New York Times, 2008 Lionel Loueke’s story begins in 1973 in Benin, a small country in West Africa, where he grew up in poverty
Dena DeRose Quartet featuring Claudio Roditi
“The most creative and compelling singer-pianist since Shirley Horn”— Joel Siegel Washington City Paper The New York Times once wrote, “Dena DeRose sings jazz as if she had been at it her whole life long…” As it turns out, that’s quite true. She was picking out melodies on a toy
Houston Person Quartet
“He’s one of the best . . . He’s got bull chops!”– Dizzy Gillespie Global performer Houston Person knows the music business inside out, from booking his own tours to producing his own albums. As eclectic as he is talented, Person has recorded everything from disco and gospel to pop
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
“As Elvis is to rock and James Brown is to soul, Poncho Sanchez is to salsa .. particularly the congas…” Scott Lenz – LA Times More than anything else, Poncho Sanchez is a storyteller and one of the most popular Latin jazz leaders in the world today. But it’s his
Dave Brubeck Quartet
The Litchfield Jazz Festival is proud to dedicate its 15th Anniversary to the inimitable artist and humanitarian, Dave Brubeck. ARTIST TALK: On Saturday, August 7th at 1:00 PM, Artist-in-Residence and drummer Matt Wilson will host an Artist Talk with Mr. Brubeck on the second stage. Dave Brubeck, designated a “Living Legend” by
Denise Thimes
Clark Terry, the legendary trumpeter, compared Denise Thimes to “Ella, Lady Day, Nancy, Dianne, and Carmen, to name a few” and said she “ranks with the greats.” In 2006, he shared the stage with her at New York’s historic Flushing Town Hall. Still, noteworthy musicians and lots of fans say
Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet
“Gabriel Alegria is a wonderful trumpet player and composer who is creating a sound that few people have heard. Very fresh,” (Maria Schneider). CLINIC: Gabriel and the Sextet will be giving a clinic Saturday from 2:45 – 3:30 PM in Mattison Auditorium on the ground of Kent School. All
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer were featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts [July 26, 2010]. Watch the video or listen to the music on NPR.org. CLINIC: Béla will be giving a clinic Sunday from 4:30 – 5:15 PM in Mattison Auditorium on the ground of Kent School. All ticket holders
Gerald Clayton Trio
“At a time when jazz piano prodigies are moving into the spotlight around the world… Clayton is showing all the signs of becoming one of the most significant young jazz artists to emerge in the Southland in recent years.” – LA Times CLINIC: Gerald will be giving a clinic Saturday