Colin McEnroe – Host of the 30th Anniversary Litchfield Jazz Festival and The Colin McEnroe Show Colin McEnroe is a radio host, newspaper columnist, author, playwright, lecturer, moderator, college instructor and occasional singer. He started as a radio host in 1992 and moved to the not-for-profit CT Public in 2009. His writing has appeared in

Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso Saturday, July 26, 4:45 pm  TICKETS Veteran guitarist Frank Vignola has teamed up with rising jazz guitar star Pasquale Grasso to create a unique and intimate musical experience for Litchfield Jazz Festival fans. Vignola’s stunning virtuosity made him the guitarist of choice for top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, John

Matt Dwonszyk Sextet Saturday, July 26, 3:00PM  TICKETS Hartford-born bassist Matt Dwonszyk has gone from being a top-call bassist in CT to becoming an artist with an international profile. In just the past six years, he has appeared at festivals and clubs in Russia, Canada, Switzerland, England, France and Argentina. He has performed with his

Champian Fulton Trio30th Anniversary Jazz BrunchSunday, July 27, noon TICKETS Born in Norman, Oklahoma, in 1985, Champian began her career at age 10, performing at the 75th Birthday Party for jazz legend Clark Terry. Since then, she has appeared on stage with jazz royalty like Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, Scott Hamilton, Nicholas Payton, the WDR

Anat Cohen Quartetinho Saturday, July 26, 6:30 pm TICKETS Charismatic, prolific and inspired, clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won fans the world over with her virtuosity and delightful stage presence. Born in Tel Aviv into a musical family, Anat began clarinet studies at age 12. Later, she did her mandatory military service in the Israeli Airforce

Opening Night Gala & Emmet Cohen Trio at Litchfield Jazz Festival Saturday | Gala: 5:45 PM | Concert: 7:45 PM Kick off an unforgettable summer event with the Opening Night Gala of the Litchfield Jazz Festival! The celebration begins at 5:45 PM and live music performed by this year’s incredibly talented Litchfield Jazz Campers. At

BUY TICKETS HERE Washington CT @ The Frederick Gunn School July 25th: Friday Opens In Style! The Fest begins with our Opening Night Gala at 5:45 PM with music by this year’s outstanding Jazz Campers. Our festival opening act is the Emmet Cohen Trio at 7:45 pm, with Philip Norris on bass, Joe Farnsworth on drums, and Emmet on keys. In the spirit of