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
Albert Rivera Organ Quintet
Contemporary, smooth, and eclectic just begin to describe Albert Rivera, “a modern Jazz Messenger” with one of the most exciting saxophone sounds in today’s jazz scene. Born in Bronx, NY, Albert began playing as a classical musician at age 10, and he made his first appearance at Carnegie Hall two
The Four Freshmen
“Now in their 62nd year of performance, The Four Freshmen continue to bring their unique brand of vocal harmony to audiences worldwide” The Four Freshmen are one of the top vocal groups of the 1950s and today. The sound that began in 1948 at Butler University in Indianapolis by founding member brothers
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks
“An erupting sense of euphoria: that would describe the vintage Swing eminating from Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks”– The New York Times A chance discovery of piles of 78s in his grandmother’s attic spawned a lifelong devotion to music in a five-year-old Vince Giordano. He began with violin, switched to
Helen Sung Trio
“Helen Sung has come into her own as a major artist” — Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz Radio interview with Helen Sung on WHDD. LISTEN HERE. Winner of the 2007 Kennedy Center’s Mary Lou Williams Piano Competition, and named by Wynton Marsalis as one of his 2011 “Who’s Got Next:
Sojourner Truth Project with Avery Sharpe
“Even in these times of extraordinary bass players, Sharpe stand out” — Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times Avery Sharpe is one of the outstanding bassists or our time. He is perhaps best known for his 20-year association with the McCoy Tyner Trio. He started his musical life at eight on