How to Enter

Step 1 — Submit a video audition (due Friday, January 8)

We ask all applicants to submit a video playing “Sandu” by Clifford Brown. The video must include the melody followed by a 3-chorus solo and melody out, performed alongside a live band. This band can range from a duet (horn with piano, for example) to a quartet (horn with piano, bass and drums). If a band is not available, a click track may be used, for example, the iRealPro app or a backing track from YouTube.

Drummers: Any drummer who wishes to audition will need to record with a trio, consisting of piano or guitar and bass or a backing track that has no drum audio. Drummers will back their bandmates during the melody, perform a 2-chorus drum solo and have the trio perform the melody out.

Lead Sheets: SanduC • SanduBb • SanduEb

Step 2 — Complete registration and pay the $30 fee

The $30 registration fee is waived for families with household incomes below $50,000. Contact Tegan at 860-361-6285 or tegan@litchfieldjazzfest.com for a waiver.

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Live Finals — March 6

Finalists perform a tune of their own choosing, backed by a professional jazz trio of Litchfield Jazz Camp faculty. The event, held at the Litchfield Community Center, is free and open to the public, so parents, family, and jazz fans are all welcome.

This year’s judges: Albert Rivera, Don Braden, and Vita Muir.

The day runs 2:00–6:00 PM at which time winners will be announced.

Questions? Contact Tegan at 860-361-6285 or tegan@litchfieldjazzfest.com.

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