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Education

Litchfield Jazz Camp Registration Now Open!

Source: Albert Rivera
January 30, 2014

Celebrate 18 years of Litchfield Jazz Camp at our new location, Canterbury School in New Milford, CT. Register by next Saturday, February 8 to get a special EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT. Sibling, loyalty and full combo discounts available too. Music Director Don Braden and Director of Operations Albert Rivera lead a star studded faculty through out the summer which include Matt Wilson, Charli Persip, Zaccai Curtis, Luques Curtis, Claudio Roditi, Helen Sung, Mike DiRubbo, Jimmy Greene, Dave Stryker and many more! ...

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Crowdfunding Campaign

Litchfield Jazz Camp Runs Indiegogo.com Fundraising Campaign For 2012 Scholarships

Source: Albert Rivera
April 9, 2012

Litchfield Jazz Festival has just launched an indiegogo.com fundraising campaign for its Litchfield Jazz Camp. The goal is to raise $10,000 to help send 10 youngsters in need, for one week each, to the 16-year-old summer camp. Litchfield Jazz Camp, located in Kent CT at the Kent School runs for 5 weeks from July 8 to August 10 and culminates in the world renowned Litchfield Jazz Festival which returns this summer to the Goshen Fairgrounds, in Goshen, CT August 10-12. ...

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Recording

Albert Rivera Releases "Inner Peace" on Turnaround Records

Source: Albert Rivera
August 17, 2010

Celebrated jazz saxophonist Albert Rivera, in concert with Turnaround Records, announces the upcoming release on August 17, 2010, of his second album on Turnaround Records, entitled Inner Peace. This album is a contemporary addition to Rivera's unique collection of smooth, musical grooves that includes his highly acclaimed first album, Re-Introduction. For Rivera, Inner Peace represents a musical triumph in its accessibility. “The listener, whether a newcomer to jazz or a seasoned fan, will be able to appreciate and enjoy this ...

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