Free Jazz After Work Concert Series Starts July 1

Washington, CT — Litchfield Jazz Camp is pleased to announce the return of its annual concert series Jazz After Work. The concert series runs from July 1 – 25, Monday through Thursday evenings from 7:15 – 8:30. Thanks to a grant from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation we continue to

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Guitarist Vinny Raniolo to Join LJC Faculty This Summer

Litchfield Jazz Camp is pleased to announce the addition to its faculty this summer of guitarist Vinny Raniolo. Mr. Raniolo will be in residence during the Camp’s first week, June 30 – July 5. As a touring musician, performer, and educator, Vinny Raniolo is a rhythm guitarist in high demand

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“I’ve Got Rythmn….You Can Too”- Tips from guitarist Doug Munro

Check out this great instructional video (with accompanying chart) from guitarist and LJC Faculty member Doug Munro! FROM DM…When a reporter asked the great Dizzy Gillespie how he improvised he said, “ I think of a rhythm and put notes to it…” Without command of rhythm, both within yourself and

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Nicki Parrott will appear at LJC this July

Picture features Nicki Parrott with Les Paul at New York’s Iridium where she played in his Trio for 10 years. Thanks to support from the ever-generous Les Paul Foundation, Nicki Parrott, world-renowned bassist/vocalist, will appear at Litchfield Jazz Camp on July 18. She will host a presentation on the life,

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