Instruments are filling quick! Drums and Piano are full for all sessions of Jazz Camp this year. Register now to secure your spot this summer. Litchfield Jazz Camp has been a special place for musical and personal growth for 29 years. Our top-notch faculty teaches groups at all levels of play

BMI Foundation, Inc. has named composer and multi-instrumentalist Anton Kot as the winner of the 10th Annual BMI Future Jazz Masters Award, with composer and pianist Warren Pettey receiving an honorable mention. The announcement was made at a private event co-hosted by BMI and the National Endowment for the Arts

Litchfield Jazz Camp Faculty and Alumni Shine at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards The 2025 GRAMMY Awards were a triumphant evening for the Litchfield Jazz family, as many of its esteemed faculty members and alumni took home top honors in jazz categories. Dan Pugach w/ Nicole Zuraitis – Best Large Jazz

Discover the Litchfield Jazz Camp Experience with Our Mini-Lessons Series! Explore a curated collection of educational materials for all instruments, presented by our world-class educators. These lessons offer a glimpse into the exceptional learning opportunities available at Litchfield Jazz Camp. Dive in, take notes, and don’t forget the most important

March 8 was a cool, sunny day in Litchfield CT and it crackled with excitement for 15 talented teens.  They gathered at 2PM at the Litchfield Community Center along with an audience 90 strong of family members and visitors from across the State to vie for scholarships to this summer’s Litchfield

Litchfield Jazz Camp has been a special place for musical and personal growth for 29 years. Our top-notch faculty teaches groups at all levels of play in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere. There is no pre-audition, and we embrace all learning styles. Join us in 2025 for another great summer at the

“We have scholarships for people who need them!” – Vita Muir, Founder of Litchfield Jazz The world-renowned Litchfield Jazz Camp has worked for three decades to make jazz education available to all motivated teens at every skill level and regardless of their family’s ability to pay. But this year, the

We’re thrilled to announce that several artists connected to the Litchfield Jazz Camp have received GRAMMY nominations this year, a testament to their extraordinary impact on the world of jazz. Best Latin Jazz Album: Zaccai Curtis, who began at Litchfield Jazz Camp and remains a dedicated teacher, is nominated for

Congratulations are in order for an extraordinary group of students from Litchfield Jazz Camp who have been named winners in the prestigious Young Arts Competition 2025. These talented young musicians have demonstrated exceptional artistry and dedication, earning recognition on a national stage. The winners include Carter Bryan, Ryu Chan, Brandon

Claire Daly often signed her correspondences with “Love and Low Notes.” The baritone saxophonist, who died Oct. 22 at age 66 after a year-long battle with cancer, had a special affinity for frequencies in the depths of the tonal spectrum. Down there, she might burnish a ballad’s lingering melody to