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
Kris Allen Will Be Teaching at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours!
Kris Allen will be teaching Saxophone Masterclass at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours! Kris is a long-time LJC faculty member and alto saxophonist. Born and raised in Connecticut, he began musical studies at an early age, but his desire to pursue a life in jazz was catalyzed by an
Nicole Zuraitis Will Be Teaching at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually yours!
Nicole Zuraitis will be teaching Music Composition and Vocals Masterclass at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours! Nicole began her studies here at LJC at age 12! She is now a Grammy-nominated songwriter, vocalist and educator based in New York. She is the vocalist for the Birdland Big Band and
Zaccai Curtis Will Be Teaching at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours!
Zaccai Curtis will be teaching Theory & Jazz History at this year’s Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours! Zaccai has been performing on piano since the age of five. He first attended Litchfield Jazz Camp at age 13 and returned for most of his teen years. As a high school
Peter McEachern Will Be Teaching at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours!
Peter McEachern will be teaching Jazz History and Brass Masterclass this summer at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours! Peter, a Connecticut native, has been a teaching artist at Litchfield Jazz Camp since 1998! He has toured and recorded three CDs for Polygram with Blues legend Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown as
Doug Munro Will Be Teaching at Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours!
Doug Munro will be teaching Theory and Transcription at this year’s Litchfield Jazz Camp – Virtually Yours! Doug is a critically acclaimed New York-based jazz guitarist who has been teaching at LJC for 11 years. He founded the Jazz Studies program SUNY Purchase College and is professor emeritus there. An
FREE Virtual 2020 Jazz Fest
This July, Litchfield Jazz Festival marks a Quarter Century from the sound stages of Telefunken Electroakustik in South Windsor CT. In this go-with-the-flow summer, and on this landmark year for Connecticut’s premier jazz fest, a world-wide audience is expected. “Sets will be live and the audience will be live. Just