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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
Save the date
Musicians
Ambrose Akinmusire
trumpetMiguel Zenon
saxophone, altoDave Stryker
guitarVince Giordano
composer / conductorBenny Green
pianoHubert Laws
woodwindsHelen Sung
pianoAbout
“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!...