Don Braden Celebrated his 60th at Dizzy’s

Our Jazz Camp Music Director Don Braden celebrated his 60th Birthday by doing what he loves most at Dizzy’s Jazz Club in New York City. Don performed the late set starting at 9:30 p.m. on November 20th 2023. Braden’s ensemble presented music from his highly acclaimed release Earth Wind and

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LJC Spring Semester April 10-May 15

The Litchfield Jazz Camp team have developed a fun, informative, and interactive virtual enrichment program. This program will run for 6 weeks on Saturdays. We are offering Master Classes, Special Interest topics, and Theory Lessons. Students can register for all available courses, or can choose between Master Classes & Special

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DEAR FORMER LITCHFIELD JAZZ CAMPERS AND THEIR DEVOTED PARENTS

Since 1997, over 6000 talented young jazz musicians have passed through our doors. Most of you are bonefied grownups now. While we see a few dozen of you in our travels each year–at festivals and clubs and conferences–we have very little idea what has become of the rest of you.

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Giving Tuesday

Initially launched in the US in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become an important annual international day of philanthropy. With a mission to build a more just and generous world, Giving Tuesday “brings together a global community around the ideals of generosity and collective action”.  The momentum behind GivingTuesday is generated by

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Founder Vita Muir honored by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame

The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame is celebrating 25 years of honoring the state’s remarkable women and sharing their stories.  This year they are counting among their honorees Vita West Muir, the Executive & Artistic Director of Litchfield Performing Arts Inc. (LPA). There was a statewide awards presentation in Hartford

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It’s HERE! Spring Spirits Auction Catalog Revealed

Our Spring Fundraiser is drawing near and we are excited to reveal the fantastic experiences and items you can get! Spring Spirits is a Cocktail Party/Auction at Litchfield Distillery on Saturday, April 28.  The evening will feature award-wining spirits (courtesy of Litchfield Distillery), delicious hors d’oeuvres, live jazz music, a

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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

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FUNDRAISER – Jingle & Mingle – December 9

Join us on December 9 for dinner, drinks, live jazz and FUN!  Proceeds from this benefit event will support music education at Litchfield Jazz Camp. “Jingle and Mingle” is a holiday dinner party with live music featuring Litchfield native and international jazz performer, vocalist/ pianist Nicole Zuraitis. Nicole is the

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GIVING TUESDAY: 11-29-16

Date Posted: Nov 28, 2016 – Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. If music matters

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Shades of Autumn; A Litchfield Jazz Camp Fundraiser

Date Posted: Sep 16, 2016 – Do you love live jazz? Do you love beer? do you love Fall, good food and good company? Then join us for a fun filled fall evening this October 29th. All proceeds will support need-based scholarships to Litchfield Jazz Camp. Music, Beer, Food! Join

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