LJC Spring Semester

Litchfield Jazz Camp welcomes students beginner through advanced, ages 13 through adults. 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 Interest Topics, or Theory. Financial aid is available for those who qualify*. Litchfield Jazz Camp - Spring Semester will be a great supplement to your regular lessons and practice routine! *Please contact Tegan Ryan at tegan@litchfieldjazzfest.com for more…

Litchfield Jazz Fest Presents – The Chad LB Quartet

Live Streamed from Telefunken Soundstage, South Windsor, CT Chad, who trimmed the Lefkowitz-Brown moniker to the more promo-friendly Chad LB, is a New York-based saxophonist and recording artist. He was a member of the multi Grammy winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and has toured with popular music icon Taylor Swift. Known for his virtuosity and intricate lines as an improviser, he is also a respected educator and publisher of original instructional materials. He is on the faculty of San Francisco Conservatory and a visiting artist for their Roots, Jazz and American Music program. All this at just 32. Chad started playing saxophone at 9, taught…

Litchfield Jazz Fest Presents – The Chad LB Quartet

Litchfield Jazz Fest Presents – Emmet Cohen Trio

If you are looking to replace pandemic funk with a dollop of happiness, Litchfield Jazz has a solution - and its free! On Thursday, December 17, at 7:30 Litchfield Jazz Fest Presents, a virtual concert series, showcases the Emmet Cohen Trio in a holiday mood. Cohen a true prodigy who began playing piano at age 3, has gone on to receiive many honors including a monk finals win and his latest, the 2019 American Pianists Award. Join Emmet Cohen virtually as Litchfield Jazz Fest Presents from the Telefunken Soundstage with drummer Kyle Poole and bassist Russell Hall. The performance can…

Litchfield Jazz Camp – Fall Semester

Litchfield Jazz Camp welcomes students beginner through advanced, ages 13 through adults. Litchfield Jazz Camp - Virtually Yours! was such a success over the summer, we have developed a fun, informative, and interactive virtual fall enrichment program. This program will run for 8 weeks on Saturdays and will be comprised of weekly theory and special interest classes. Litchfield Jazz Camp - Fall Semester will be a great supplement to your regular lessons and practice routine!   DATES: Saturdays, October 24 - December 19* *There will be no class on November 28 (Thanksgiving weekend)   TIME: 10:00am - 12:30pm - Theory…

Llitchfield Jazz Fest Presents – Mario Pavone ‘s Dialect Trio

Bassist/composer Mario Pavone turns 80 on November 11th.  Like the postman undaunted by rain, sleet, snow or hail, nothing, not even a pandemic, will keep us from marking this major milestone in the life of a musician who deserves all the accolades we can bestow on him. Litchfield Jazz will host this tribute with Mario himself, drummer Tyshawn Sorey, and pianist Matthew Mitchell on October 23 from the Telefunken Soundstage. The performance, at 7:30, will be live streamed and free to the public, accessible through the Litchfield Jazz Festival website.

Jazz & Friends 2020

Jazz & Friends is BACK! Featuring music by former Litchfield Jazz Camper and current faculty member, the Grammy-nominated vocalist Nicole Zuraitis. Enjoy appetizers, drinks compliments of Litchfield Distillery, a silent auction, a brief live auction and lots of FUN while raising money for the 2020 season of Litchfield Jazz Camp. Join us Date And Time Sun, May 3 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar Location A Beautiful South Kent Home 183 Treasure Hill Rd South Kent, CT 06785 View Map

23rd Annual Litchfield Jazz Camp

Litchfield Jazz Camp (estb. 1997) will continue at the beautiful campus of the Gunnery School this summer. The program offers one-to-four week sessions, which run from June 30th-July 27th, taught by over 50 of the best jazz artists and educators working today, led by Music Director, Don Braden. For more information visit www.litchfieldjazzcamp.com

Spring Spirits 2019

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’oeuvres and small plates from Ciesco Catering, great Live Jazz and a rapid fire live auction hosted by NPR's John Dankosky. Look for exciting vacations, collectibles, dining, jazz memorabilia and more. All proceeds will help support students with financial need attend Litchfield Jazz Camp. Sponsored by Litchfield Distillery Click here for tickets 

Jingle & Mingle 2018

Our holiday fundraiser, Jingle & Mingle, is back! With a sellout crowd ignoring a snow storm in order to attend last year, we recommend you get your tickets early for this December 15th  at Litchfield  Community Center.  The evening stars the fabulous Nicki Parrott and honors our founder and director, Vita Muir, with kudos presented by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame for which she is a 2018 honoree. Cocktails, concert, dinner, and dancing if you are so inclined are on the bill. The beautiful, multi-talented Nicki Parrott will lead her combo from the bass and provide the vocals. An Aussi by…

23rd Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival

Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was launched in 1996 with a line-up any well-established festival would be proud of today—the up-and-coming Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings, Renee Rosnes, Mark Turner and many more. This year, the Festival will once again be Discovering Genius. Get a headstart on your summer. Order your tickets NOW AND SAVE! All general admission tent and lawn tickets are flexible - order in advance and choose your day later!

22nd Annual Litchfield Jazz Camp

Litchfield Jazz Camp (estb. 1997) will be held at the beautiful campus of the Gunnery School this summer. The program offers one-to-four week sessions, which run from July 9-August 4, taught by over 50 of the best jazz artists and educators working today, led by Music Director, Don Braden. For more information visit www.litchfieldjazzcamp.com

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’oevres and small plates from Ciesco Catering, music by the Albert Rivera Consortium, and a rapid fire live auction hosted by NPR's John Dankosky. Look for exciting vacations, collectibles, dining, jazz memorabilia and more. All proceeds will help support students with financial need attend Litchfield Jazz Camp, July 1 -28 @ The Gunnery School. Sponsored by Litchfield Distillery & the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.

Jingle & Mingle

Jingle & Mingle is a festive Holiday dinner party to support Litchfield Jazz Camp! The evening includes appetizers, dinner and dessert by Ciesco Catering and a complimentary signature cocktail courtesy of the Litchfield Distillery. Music by Litchfield Jazz Campers and Faculty, featuring vocalist Nicole Zuraitis. A cash bar will be available. All proceeds from this event will benefit music education at Litchfield Jazz Camp. Thank you to the Connecticut Community Foundation, Litchfield Distillery, and Litchfield Community Center for their support of this event. Powered by Eventbrite

22nd Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival

Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was launched in 1996 with a line-up any well-established festival would be proud of today—the up-and-coming Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings, Renee Rosnes, Mark Turner and many more. This year, the Festival will once again be Discovering Genius. Get a headstart on your summer. Order your tickets NOW AND SAVE! All general admission tent and lawn tickets are flexible - order in advance and choose your day later! Stay tuned, lineup coming early 2017

Litchfield Jazz Camp – College Fair Night (Session 3)

DATE:July 26, 2017 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION:  Canterbury School, New Milford, CT 2017 Colleges night Litchfield Jazz Camp College Fair Night is free and open to all students interested in learning more about college jazz programs. Bring your questions and get ready for an informative and fun evening. This is open to all students and their families, and the public! If you are enrolled in a different week of LJC, or even if you're not an LJC student yet, but are exploring various jazz degree programs, this is an ideal way to find out more all in one place and at no cost…

Jazz After Work – Free Nightly Faculty Concerts

Jazz After Work, a series of free summer jazz concerts sponsored by Litchfield Jazz Festival, returns to Litchfield Jazz Camp in New Milford. Beginning July 10, the Camp’s all-star faculty performs Monday through Thursday nights for the full four weeks of the camp’s run. Student camper concerts happen every Friday evening and the public is invited to these as well. Concerts are held at Canterbury School’s Maguire Auditorium, 101 Aspetuck Road, beginning at 7:15PM nightly.

21st Annual Litchfield Jazz Camp

DATE:July 9 – Aug 04, 2017 LOCATION:  Canterbury School, New Milford, CT Litchfield Jazz Camp (estb. 1997) will debut at the beautiful campus of Canterbury School this summer. The program offers one-to-four week sessions, which run from July 9-August 4, taught by over 50 of the best jazz artists and educators working today, led by Music Director, Don Braden. For more information visit www.litchfieldjazzcamp.com

The Spirits of Love

Tired of the same old options for Valentine's Day? Litchfield Jazz has the answer! Join us for your own very special Valentine’s celebration, February 11, at a trendy and unique venue -- Litchfield Distillery, Connecticut’s newest and already award-winning micro-distillery. Here’s what you can expect—a Litchfield Distillery Signature Cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, great live jazz for listening and dancing., Litchfield Distillery will treat you to top-shelf wines and a tasting of their own products. Ciesco Cateriing will prepare a delicious meal wrapped up with chocolates from the iconic Fascia's Chocolates of Waterbury. There will be a terrific silent auction so…

Shades of Autumn

Join us in the quintessential country setting at Mary Stuart House Barn, Goshen, CT, for our spin on Oktoberfest. Celebrate the season with live jazz, a selection of fall beers and German-style dinner. Proceeds support Litchfield Jazz Camp need-based scholarships. For more information and to purchase tickets for Shades of Autumn, please visit our event website. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, October 24th. (limited tickets available): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shades-of-autumn-a-litchfield-jazz-camp-fundraiser-tickets-27755996934

2016 Jazz & Friends

On Sunday, April 24th, Bob and Carol Lenz once again open their home for you with great music and the chance to help Litchfield Jazz Camp support students with financial need to attend this summer's sessions at Canterbury School in New Milford, CT. Click through to learn more or order tickets. You arrive at 2 pm to a splendid reception at one of the loveliest estates in Litchfield County, followed by a showcase of talented jazz campers and jazz camp all-stars.  Next, host of CT Public Radio's Where We Live, John Dankosky, will auction a few cool collectibles - including a…

Project Poetry Live! Public Performance 2015

Each year professional poets, artists, musicians, and dancers work with 800 middle and high school students in three Hartford area schools. The 7th graders write poetry and then transform their words into music at the hands of professional saxophonist and composer, Albert Rivera, set designs under the guidance of regional artist and educator, Lydia Huebenthal, and work with community artists translating their words into other art forms. And they dance! We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Westerby and his dancers to teach all 800 teens.  Matthew Westerby Companyis a New York City-based performing group of versatile and dynamic performers, led by choreographer…

Litchfield Jazz Festival Salutes New Orleans and It’s Heroes

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,…

2nd Annual Metro Bis Dinner Auction

Metro Bis is ranked in the top five restaurants in the state by Zagat. A finalist in the national Chef of the Year Awards, Chris Prosperi is a columnist for the Hartford Courant, Tribune wire service, and co-host with Faith Middleton on NPR’s The Food Schmooze. Tickets are $100 per person, half of which is tax deductible.  All proceeds will support Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships.  Call 860-361-6285, email Susan@litchfieldjazzfest.com to reserve your tickets or make a donation.  Space is limited and early reservations are recommended. Litchfield Jazz Camp is an all-embracing program focused on musical and personal growth where our students…

The 2nd Annual Jazz Run – Supporting Scholarships for Kids In-Need!

All proceeds support Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships for students in financial need. Flat course - USTAF Certified (#CT14024JHP). Saturday, September 13th Camp Cochipianee 291 Beach Street, Goshen, CT 06756 $22 in advance, $27 on race day. Strollers welcome! (BOXED LUNCH PRE-ORDER NOW CLOSED. PLEASE BRING A PICNIC) PRE-ORDER A BOXED LUNCH WHEN YOU REGISTER $12 per person / a vegetarian and non-vegetarian option available. Cash prizes for top male and female runners!! Post-Race Picnic New this year, you may pre-order a tasty boxed lunch. Bring blankets or chairs for the lawn. Beverages and some snacks will be provided thanks to…