Litchfield Jazz Festival 2024
July 26, 27 & 28, 2024
Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was established over a quarter century ago. That first line-up in 1996 would be the envy of any major festival today—Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Ahmad Jamal, Renee Rosnes, JJ Johnson ... If you remember this or any of the wonderful festivals that followed, you won’t want to miss Litchfield Jazz Fest 2024.
STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE HALL! - As you may know, the Litchfield Jazz Festival is the public face of the non-profit Litchfield Performing Arts, while Litchfield Jazz Camp is its heart. In 2019, we moved the Festival from the Goshen Fairgrounds to the Frederick Gunn School (FGS), the summer home of Litchfield Jazz Camp. This year we welcome audiences to the Tisch Auditorium in the state-of-the-art (and air-conditioned) Thomas Perakos Performing Arts Center.
Friday, July 26 , The Opening Night Gala will be hosted at The Performing Arts Center. Best Friend and Friday Patron ticket holders will enjoy music by top Litchfield Jazz Camp Combos, hors d'oeuvres, and fine French wines from Vandoren Vineyards. Gala tickets include the Fest opening concert starring saxophonist Alexa Tarantino.
Saturday, July 27, Ticket options include Best Friends and Friends VIP packages with prime, reserved seating and general admission seats all with perfect sight lines. Refreshments are available on-site for purchase. Performances by The Amina Figorova Sextet & Matsiko World Orphan Choir, the creative collaboration of bassist Ben Allison, guitarist Steve Cardenas and saxophonist Ted Nash, and the Bill Charlap Trio.
Sunday Jazz Brunch, July 28. On the final day of the Festival you won’t want to miss our popular Sunday Jazz Brunch. Held at the beautiful Bourne Courtyard at FGS. Brunch tickets-- included in Best Friend packages-- may be purchased seperately. Guests will enjoy a rousing good time with a delicious buffet and beverages and " A Century of Jazz" with Albert Rivera, Nicole Zuraitis*, Matt Dwonszyk, Dan Pugach, and Paul Bollenback. The Brunch sold out last year, so get your tickets early!