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Litchfield Jazz Festival
History:
Litchfield Jazz Festival was launched in 1996 with a line-up any well-established festival would have been proud of. Litchfield Performing Arts had for many years presented a classical series which it salted with dance and theater and jazz. The jazz performances featured, among others, Marian McPartland and Tony Bennett. People responded so well to our toe-in-the-water, we decided on a jazz cabaret series the following year. Dick Hyman, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band, Steve Kuhn (with Lewis Nash) and the late Lou Stein all performed and wowed the audience. So, what next?
Destiny depends on two things: geography and timing. Well, we had the geography: Litchfield County in the summer time was the second most popular destination for Metro visitors. And we had the timing. The Connecticut Commission on the Arts had just announced a small grant for local groups getting together on efforts to benefit both the organizations and the community. So, we partnered with White Memorial Foundation and planned our first jazz festival for the summer of 1996.
Recent News
Litchfield Jazz Summer Newsletter 2024
Litchfield Jazz Camp Opens its 28th Season Litchfield Jazz Camp begins its 28th run, June 30 at Frederick Gunn School in Washington CT. We are excited to tell you about some stellar additions to our great annual teaching lineup. On drums, we…
Read More »29th Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival Tickets Are On Sale Now
29th Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival Mark your calendars for July 26-28 for must-see music at the Tisch Auditorium and the Bourne Courtyard, Frederick Gunn School in Washington CT. July 26th: Friday Opens In Style! The Fest begins Friday,…
Read More »Litchfield Jazz Festival 2024 Lineup
Mark your calendars for July 26-28 for must-see music at the Tisch Auditorium and the Bourne Courtyard, Frederick Gunn School in Washington CT. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON July 26: Friday Night Opens In Style! The Fest begins Friday, July 26…
Read More »Litchfield Jazz Festival Newsletter - Winter 2024
The 29th Litchfield Jazz Festival is set! Well, your hardworking artistic director and her team are ready to announce the exciting lineup they've prepared for you for Litchfield Jazz Festival 2024! Be sure to mark your calendars for July 26-28…
Read More »Litchfield Jazz Festival: 2023 Lineup Announced - Tickets On Sale Now
The 28th Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival July 28-30, 2023, Washington, CT GET TICKETS HERE THE LINEUP FRIDAY, JULY 28 Opening Night Gala 5:45 pm – Start your Festival in style at and support Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships…
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