Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search Winners!

Litchfield Performing Arts, a not-for-profit organization, held its first Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search Competition in 28 years, on Saturday, March 2nd at the Litchfield Community Center. Twenty-one finalists ages 13 to 17 competed for Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships. The first-place prize, a $2000 scholarship, went to violinist Conor McMillen,

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Litchfield Jazz Camp gears up for year 28

Litchfield Jazz Camp announces its 28th season.  Litchfield Jazz Camp returns for its 28th summer on June 30th, 2024. It will run through the entire month of July and it culminates in the 29th annual Litchfield Jazz Festival. The program and festival occur at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington

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Northwest Community Bank Foundation gives Litchfield Performing Arts a $2,000 Donation!

Thank you Northwest Community Bank Foundation for this generous donation of $2,000! This money will go directly to our “Jazz After Work” FREE Concert Series in Washington this Summer! Concerts run select weeknights throughout July Thanks again to the lovely people at Northwest Community Bank. In The Photo: Tegan Ryan(Managing

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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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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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Thank You Litchfield Jazz Donors – Letter From Vita Muir and Board of Directors

Thanks to all of you who have brought the dreams of so many young jazz musicians a step closer to the real thing with your generous support! Litchfield Jazz Camp is having a great season already! We start on July 2 with the largest registration we’ve had in years with

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