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”
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
LITCHFIELD JAZZ CAMP JULY 2 – 28, 2023—-CALLING ALL BASSISTS!
Litchfield Jazz Camp enrollment is record-breaking this year– our busiest since 2010. But, as always, we are still looking for BASS players for all four sessions. Pianos, which closed out in 3 weeks last summer, are still welcome in weeks 1 – 3. They were eclipsed this year by a country mile
Save the date! June 2 – The Joe Alterman Quartet feat. Ken Peplowski
Litchfield Jazz Presents is closing the Spring season of Jazz at the Poli Club in Waterbury, CT, with pianist Joe Alterman, drummer Anton Kot, bassist Conway Campbell and special guest, world famous clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski. The date is June 2nd, with shows at 7 and 9PM. A native
Recognizing 25 years of LJC
Thursday, July 26th. So glad I decided to pick up the mail today. A very pleasant surprise was waiting. In an unprepossessing manila envelope was a beautiful, ready-to-frame certificate honoring Litchfield Jazz Camp in its 25th year. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes from Connecticut’s 5thDistrict had arranged for “Special Congressional Recognition” to
The Mario Pavone Scholarship & Celebration of Remembrance
On May 21st, Litchfield Jazz will launch the Mario Pavone Scholarship established by his wife Mary Pavone, to annually enable a talented student with limited means to attend Litchfield Jazz Camp. Gifts can be made to the Mario Pavone Scholarship on Venmo, PayPay or by check (to POB 69, Litchfield
Remembering Mario Pavone
Bassist/composer Mario Pavone who turned 80 on November 11th died on Saturday morning, May 15, peacefully, after 17 years of co-existing with cancer. But, like the postman undaunted by rain, sleet, snow or hail, nothing– not even this– could keep him from completing his mission, just one more album, this
In Memoriam – Charli Persip
CHARLI PERSIP (1929 – 2020) One day in the Spring of 2015, drummer-with-a heart-of-gold and dear friend and colleague Matt Wilson proposed we honor the great drummer Charli Persip at the upcoming 20th anniversary of Litchfield Jazz Festival. Matt pointed out that so many salutes and tributes happened after people
Andrew Hadro is Teaching at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours!
Today is the first day of Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours! Andrew Hadro is teaching Listening/Music Appreciation this summer. Born abroad in Mexico to American parents, Andrew spent most of his childhood in the Chicago area before moving to New York City to study at the New School for
Paul Bollenback Will Be Teaching at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours!
Paul Bollenback will be teaching Guitar Masterclass during session 2 of Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours! Session 2 runs from July 20-26! Paul’s emotionally expressive style and eclectic approach is the result of years of listening, studying and playing music by Carlos Santana, Wes Montgomery, George Benson and many