THE MANY FACES OF LITCHFIELD’S “SECOND STAGE”

Litchfield Jazz Festival goers tell us again and again one thing they especially look forward to is our Litchfield Jazz Camp student performances. They became so popular we wrapped a marquee tent around them and arranged seating so you can relax and enjoy these and more. With two days’ worth

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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’ouevres and small plates from Ciesco Catering, music by the Albert Rivera Consortium, and a rapid fire

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Master Classes at LJC

August 3 3PM Maguire Auditorium, Canterbury School Open to the public as well as jazz campers   Litchfield Jazz Camp is thrilled to welcome back the lovely and talented bassist/vocalist Nicki Parrott. Nicki enjoyed a 10-year association with the great Les Paul, performing in his trio every Monday night at

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Jazz After Work – Free Faculty Concert Series Begins TONIGHT!

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

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Congratulations to Claire Daly!

Congratulations are in order for longtime LJC Faculty member Claire Daly for her recent recognition as the 2017 Jazz Journalist Baritone Saxophonist of the Year! A veteran Litchfield Jazz Camp teaching artist for well over a decade, Claire also teaches at Jazz at Lincoln Center MSJA and privately in New

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Master Class – Look The Part: Dressing for On Stage Success

At Litchfield Jazz Camp, Tues July 25 & August 1. Even before the performance begins, successful artists engage their audience with a look and style that captures attention and commands respect. Knowing how to present yourself on stage is an essential tool for success in the competitive music industry. Jazz

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Thank you for making Give Local a success

Thanks to all of our generous donors, Litchfield Performing Arts was able to raise over $7,000 to help support our programs during this year’s Give Local!  In today’s climate, where funding for education and the arts is threatened, your support is more critical than ever.  We would not be able

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Mark Your Calendar – Give Local is Coming to the Litchfield Hills April 25-26

Since it’s first year, Give Local, a 36 hour online giving event hosted by the Connecticut Community Foundation, has infused over $3.2 million dollars into the non-profit community in the Greater Waterbury area!  During this online event, every dollar donated will be streched further through matching funds and potential prizes. As the

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Jobs and Internships now available for Litchfield Jazz Festival and Jazz Camp!

New summer internships and job openings have been posted for both the Litchfield Jazz Camp and Litchfield Jazz Festival. Come be a part of the team that presents one of the best camps and festivals! Every summer we take pride in working with and training new staff. Many of our

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Litchfield Jazz Camp featured in Downbeat Magazine

The Litchfield Jazz Camp has a full page feature in the March issue of Downbeat magazine, the International Jazz Camp Guide issue. Click here to download and read the article!

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