Litchfield Performing Arts
Litchfield Performing Arts' mission is to bring together a racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse group of young people, educating and inspiring them to become confident, creative, expressive adults through the vehicle of jazz music and the performing arts. Our goal is, further, to share the passion and magic of jazz, America’s original music, educating, entertaining and expanding its reach to regional and far-flung audiences of all ages. Read the full message from the Director
Since 1981, Litchfield Performing arts has been promoting arts throughout Connecticut starting with living room concerts and eventually producing both the Litchfield Jazz Camp and the Litchfield Jazz Festival.
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Litchfield Performing Arts is a not-for-profit educational charity, dedicated to changing lives through the arts. To accomplish our mission we need your support. This year we need your help more than ever as a result of drastic cuts in available state funding.
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News & Updates
- 21 Feb
Jay Leonhart Trio Jazz Brunch March 10 @ Poli Club
Read moreLitchfield Jazz Presents Jazz Brunch returns to the Poli Club with Jay Leonhart and his outstanding Trio. Across his career, Jay Leonhart was named The Most Valuable Bassist in the recording industry three times by the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, the presenter of the GRAMMYS. The bassist, singer, and songwriter has worked
- 21 Feb
Jay Leonhart Trio Jazz Brunch March 10 @ Poli Club
Read moreLitchfield Jazz Presents Jazz Brunch returns to the Poli Club with Jay Leonhart and his outstanding Trio. Across his career, Jay Leonhart was named The Most Valuable Bassist in the recording industry three times by the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, the presenter of the GRAMMYS. The bassist, singer, and songwriter has worked
- 16 Jan
Early Bird Registration Perks End January 31
Read moreLitchfield Jazz Camp Registration for summer 2024 has been open since November and students are coming in at a clip. The camp is hosted by The Frederick Gunn School, a private day and boarding school on a safe, beautiful campus in Washington, CT. LJC welcomes musicians age 13 and up. Those who register by January
- 09 Jan
Music From The Movies – Rich Baratta – February 16 Show @ Poli Club
Read moreValentine’s Day is right around the corner, and since February 14th falls on a Wednesday—not the best night for those who have to get up in the morning—Litchfield Jazz has declared Friday, February 16th the official holiday. Everyone knows sweethearts don’t need any more cologne, overpriced roses, or expensive gifts. But what is it they
- 26 Sep
What is new at the Poli Club – Litchfield Jazz Presents 2024 Schedule
Read moreConcert Schedule: February 16 – Rich Baratta: Music From The Movies VINCENT HERRING – SAXOPHONE BILL O’CONNELL – PIANO MICHAEL GOETZ – BASS RICH BARATTA – DRUMS May 10 – Sam Martinelli: Jazz Meets The Great Brazilian Songbook SAM MARTINELLI – DUMS KEN PEPLOWSKI – CLARINET EHUD ASHERIE – PIANO MARTIN WIND – BASS June
- 08 Dec
Northwest Community Bank Foundation gives Litchfield Performing Arts a $2,000 Donation!
Read moreThank you Northwest Community Bank Foundation for this generous donation of $2,000! This money will go directly to our “Jazz After Work” FREE Concert Series in Washington this Summer! Concerts run select weeknights throughout July Thanks again to the lovely people at Northwest Community Bank. In The Photo: Tegan Ryan(Managing Director), Vita Muir(Litchfield Jazz Founder/Director),
- 26 Sep
Don Braden Celebrates his 60th at Dizzy’s
Read moreOur Jazz Camp Music Director Don Braden is celebrating his 60th Birthday by doing what he loves most at Dizzy’s Jazz Club in New York City. Don will perform a late set starting at 9:30 p.m. on November 20th. Braden’s ensemble presents music from his highly acclaimed release Earth Wind and Wonder Volume 2. The
- 21 Sep
Litchfield Jazz Camp gears up for year 28
Read moreLitchfield Jazz Camp announces its 28th season. Litchfield Jazz Camp returns for its 28th summer on June 30th, 2024. It will run through the entire month of July and it culminates in the 29th annual Litchfield Jazz Festival. The program and festival occur at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington Connecticut. Last summer LJC hosted
- 20 Jul
Litchfield Jazz Festival is less than two weeks away!
Read more28th annual Litchfield Jazz Festival, on July 28, 29, and 30th in Washington, CT. The event will be held on the beautiful grounds of the Frederick Gunn School and in its new, acoustically-excellent Tisch Auditorium with unobstructed views from every seat. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/28th-annual-litchfield-jazz-festival-tickets-493925684017 Last summer the festival made its first appearance at Tisch to an
- 14 Jun
LITCHFIELD JAZZ PRESENTS JAZZ@THE POLI – WHAT’S IN STORE
Read moreLitchfield Jazz Festival’s Litchfield Jazz Presents series has a new home. Its 3-year-old live-stream series is now presented for both in-person audiences and live-stream listeners at the Poli Club at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. This series, runs in tandem and collaboration with New England Arts & Entertainment, opened with the Caili O’Doherty Quartet on March 24th,
Scholarship Opportunities
Awarding $100,000 annually in scholarships to students in financial need
Programming for communities all over
Students of the Litchfield Jazz Camp and festival goers of the Litchfield Jazz Festival come from all over the world!
Keeping the arts alive
Through education, community involvement, and providing work for artists we are helping keep the arts alive in America.
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