On this our iconic anniversary, we chose to honor the music and the people of the Birthplace Of Jazz.  On June 27th ,  we will present Litchfield Jazz Fest@20 Salutes New Orleans & Heroes of Katrina. This will be the Festival’s first appearance at the  gorgeous, new Performing Arts Center at Western CT State University, Danbury.  In an acoustically stunning space, LJF@20 will kick off with a concert starring New Orleans own great saxophonist, Donald Harrison and an all star band of friends of the festival:  Don Braden, tenor & flutes, Albert Rivera, alto, Gary Smulyan, baritone sax, Winard Harper, drums, Antoinette Montague, vocals, Avery Sharpe, bass, Peter McEachern, trombone, Nick Roseboro, trumpet, and Zaccai Curtis, piano.

At the concert, we will honor a handful of individuals whose self sacrifice and labor helped make a difference to their fellows and to the city that created the music we love. Awards will be presented to three students, one educator and a clinical neuropsychologist who served the people of New Orleans in the post Katrina period and helped with the recovery of that city.

Join us on June 27th. Come for the music, come for the stories, and be a part of supporting students in need at Litchfield Jazz Camp.  Call 860-361-6285 for information. Stay tuned, tickets will be on sale in April!