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17th Litchfield Jazz Festival at Litchfield Jazz Festival at Goshen Fair Grounds

Courtesy of Albert Rivera | Posted on April 17, 2012

Where

Goshen Fair Grounds
Litchfield Jazz Festival

116 Old Middle Street
Goshen, CT
Map
860-361-6285

When

Sun, August 12, 2012
12:00PM

At Door

$10:00PM

Musicians

Miguel Zenon
saxophone, alto
Vince Giordano
composer / conductor
Hubert Laws
woodwinds

About

“The Litchfield” is not just a festival—it’s a jazz family. Our focus is quality in everything we do—the music, art, food and clinics.  LJF will open your ears, hearts and minds to JAZZ in all its glory - with its African, Latino, European roots. Bring your jazz family and celebrate 17 years of Litchfield Jazz, "one of the best straight-ahead jazz festivals on the map.”  

Held on the beautiful Goshen Fairgrounds in Goshen, CT August 10-12, the weekend includes an Opening Night Gala, Jazz Party & Live Auction, three days of jazz, Artist Talks and Clinics hosted by Artist-in-Residence, Gary Smulyan , student sets by Litchfield Jazz Campers, fine art and handmade crafts, kids craft corner, and fantastic food!  Students under the age of 25 with a valid student ID get a $10 discount off their ticket purchase at the gate. This year’s line-up features NEA Jazz Master, Hubert Laws. Grammy winner Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, Miguel Zenón Quartet, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Benny Green Quartet and many more. It's a not-to-be-missed occasion, and all at very special prices!...

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