What a summer!
Another great summer of Litchfield Jazz Camp comes to a close. What an inspiring, amazing experience! A big thank you to Executive Director Vita Muir, Music Director Don Braden, Director of Operations Albert Rivera, ALL of the LJC staff and teaching faculty, and of course to our students and parents!
Litchfield Jazz Camp featured on CT News 8!
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Jazz After Work – Access Live Stream
With the start of the 2019 Litchfield Jazz Camp season also comes Jazz After Work – a nightly concert series (Mondays-Thursdays) featuring the renowned Faculty at Litchfield Jazz Camp. These concerts are free of charge, thanks to a grant from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. Do you live too far
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
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
“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
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,
Why Choose LJC?
“Litchfield Jazz Camp lifted my son up in a way that is just indescribable.”—Lisa, Camp Parent Litchfield Jazz Camp has been a special place for musical and personal growth for 23 years. We accommodate day and boarding students at the Gunnery School in Washington CT. Ages 13 up may
From The Experts – Tips For Musical Development
Here is an excellent resource for players who want to get ahead on their own with a little help from the experts. This resource for developing improv skills was passed on by Chad Lefkowitz Brown (Chad LB), a one-time Jazz Camper who’s been on the road with Taylor Swift and
Give Local is April 23 & 24
Since 2013, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills (hosted by The Connecticut Community Foundation) has generated more than $5.8 million in unrestricted gifts to local non-profits. A 36 hour online giving event, Give Local will commence at 7am on Tuesday April 23 and will conclude at 7pm Wednesday April