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
Anat Cohen Quartet
“She is formidable. Long may she continue to enrich the music in myriad ways.” – Jazz Critic Ira Gitler CLINIC: Anat will be giving a clinic Sunday from 2:45 – 3:30 PM in Mattison Auditorium on the ground of Kent School. All ticket holders are welcome to attend. Learn more
Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project
“The band cooks. No question about it.” –All Music Guide That says it all about the two- time Latin Grammy-winning Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project. Now established as the top mallet player of his generation, Dave was born in 1948 in Waugkeegan, IL. He started playing drums when
Jane Bunnett & the Spirits of Havana
CLINIC: Jane will be giving a clinic Sunday from 1:00 – 1:45 PM in Mattison Auditorium on the ground of Kent School. All ticket holders are welcome to attend. Learn more about our clinics here. Canadian soprano saxophonist Jane Bunnett has turned her bands into showcases for the finest talent from Canada,
Avery Sharpe Trio
“Even in these times of extraordinary bass players, Sharpe stands out.” — Leondard Feather, Los Angeles Times Honesty. Clarity. Dignity. These are words that come to mind when you listen to the music of bassist-composer Avery Sharpe. In an age of ephemeral pop stars and flavor-of-the-month trends, Sharpe is a reminder
Mario Pavone Orange Double Tenor
“This is toe-tapping, misty-swirling, percolating, mind-bending, heat-emitting music, all wrapped in one.” –All About Jazz critic Nils Jacobson ARTIST TALK: On Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 PM, Artist-in-Residence and drummer Matt Wilson will host an Artist Talk with Mr. Pavone on the second stage. We could not have said it better, and