NEW FESTIVAL DESIGN FOR 2019!
“Few sane gamblers back in 1996 would have bet Litchfield Jazz Festival (LJF) — a then at-risk brainchild of the fearless cultural crusader Vita Muir — would survive infancy to become an annual crown jewel among Connecticut’s premier summer events (Owen McNally, WNPR, ’16).” Litchfield, the Little Festival that Could, has
LJF After Party – same vibe, new place!
The Jazz Fest After Party @ HANQ’S – It’s a long-standing tradition for festival goers and the players among them to come together after the last act on the festival’s Saturday night for a party and jam session. This year we have great news. The 2018 Festival After Party is
Spring Spirits – a Fundraiser for Litchfield Jazz Camp
Litchfield Jazz and Litchfield Distillery team up to bring you an evening of fun and fundraising to support Litchfield Jazz Camp. Featuring the Distillery’s Signature Cocktails and award-winning small batch distilled spirits, hors d’ouevres and small plates from Ciesco Catering, music by the Albert Rivera Consortium, and a rapid fire
Jobs and Internships now available for Litchfield Jazz Festival and Jazz Camp!
New summer internships and job openings have been posted for both the Litchfield Jazz Camp and Litchfield Jazz Festival. Come be a part of the team that presents one of the best camps and festivals! Every summer we take pride in working with and training new staff. Many of our
Jazz After Work – Free LJC Faculty Concerts Weeknights at Canterbury School
Date Posted: Jun 29, 2016 – Litchfield Jazz Camp Faculty perform 3-4 nights a week for four weeks at Canterbury School in New Milford. Concerts are free, and open to the public. Performers will include Jazz Camp teaching artists trumpeters Nick Roseboro, Dave Ballou, Jean Caze and Russ Johnson, bassists
REMINDER: Private lessons deadline
Date Posted: Jun 20, 2016 – If you are thinking about registering for private lessons at camp and haven’t yet, make sure you sign up by July 1. Private lessons are a great opportunity for one on one instruction at camp. In order to prepare and ensure we have the
THANK YOU!
Date Posted: May 7, 2016 – Thanks to our generous supporters we were able to raise a total of $5,070 for Litchfield Performing Arts in just 36 hours last week. We would’t be able to do this with out you!
Jazz & Friends – April 24th
Date Posted: Apr 15, 2016 – Tickets are still available for An Afternoon of Jazz & Friends, Sunday April 24. This wonderful party and concert benefits Litchfield Jazz Camp’s need-based scholarships. Music is provided by Litchfield Jazz Camp instructors, top students, and two Monk Competition finalists, vocalist Veronica Swift and
International Jazz Day – April 30!
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2016 – The National Museum of American History designated April as Jazz Appreciation Month. They chose April because so many jazz greats were born this month. Among them are Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Gerry Mulligan, and Tito Puente. Tito closed the 1998 Litchfield Jazz Festival with
LPA Welcomes new Development Officer!
Date Posted: Feb 17, 2016 – We are thrilled to welcome Rachel Steier-White to our team here at LPA! Rachel comes from a family of talented musicians and artists and is the daughter of art gallery owner Patricia Steier, who owns the renowned P.S. Gallery in Litchfield, CT. Rachel has