Jay Leonhart Trio Jazz Brunch March 10 @ Poli Club

Litchfield 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,

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Scholarship Opportunity for Fairfield County Jazz Students!

If you are a high school senior or college freshman living in Fairfield County, enrolled, or enrolling in a music degree program at an institution of higher education, you can apply for the scholarship offered by the Jazz Society of Fairfield County, Inc. Created to honor the memory of Myron

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Music From The Movies – Rich Baratta – February 16 Show @ Poli Club

Valentine’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.

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Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search Announcement!

Litchfield Jazz Camp, the teaching arm of Litchfield Jazz Festival, is preparing for its 28th summer season with a new and exciting lead in.  On March 2, 2024 the Camp is hosting its very first talent competition, The Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search.  Students ages 13-17 are encouraged to apply on-line at https://litchfieldjazzcamp.com/ljc-talent-search/. 

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Don Braden Celebrated his 60th at Dizzy’s

Our Jazz Camp Music Director Don Braden celebrated his 60th Birthday by doing what he loves most at Dizzy’s Jazz Club in New York City. Don performed the late set starting at 9:30 p.m. on November 20th 2023. Braden’s ensemble presented music from his highly acclaimed release Earth Wind and

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What is new at the Poli Club – Litchfield Jazz Presents 2024 Schedule

All events take place at the Palace Theater’s Poli Club in Waterbury. Litchfield Jazz Presents now serves both in-person audiences and live-stream listeners. This series runs in collaboration with Mike Gow’s New England Arts & Entertainment, opened last spring with the Caili O’Doherty Quartet in March followed in June by

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Nicole Zuraitis Jazz Brunch December 10 Show @ Poli Club

Litchfield Jazz Presents: Nicole Zuraitis Jazz Brunch @ The Poli Club Sunday, December 10, 11-2 Back by popular demand, our second Sunday Jazz Brunch is set for December 10. We welcome the Grammy-Nominated (Best Vocal Jazz Album) singer-songwriter Nicole Zuraitis in an American Songbook tribute. Brunch at 11 includes Breakfast

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LITCHFIELD JAZZ PRESENTS JAZZ@THE POLI – WHAT’S IN STORE

Litchfield 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

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Register for Jazz Camp and get BIG Perks and Discounts

Litchfield 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.

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Out of the Question – Allegra Levy – December 1 Show @ Poli Club

Here’s your chance to get an exclusive preview of award-winning jazz singer-songwriter Allegra Levy’s next album before it is even recorded! Named one of the Top Ten Rising Stars among jazz vocalists in Downbeat’s 2021 Critics’ Poll, Levy has been dubbed both a “double-barreled talent” and “unquestionably one to watch”

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