Litchfield Performing Arts

New England States Touring artist Avery Sharpe; photo courtesy of Avery Sharpe.

Grant Recipient

New England States Touring artist Avery Sharpe; photo courtesy of Avery Sharpe.

Location

Litchfield, CT

Artist

Avery Sharpe

Fiscal Year Awarded

2008

Grant or Program

New England States Touring (NEST) Grant

Grant Amount

$1,076

Jazz bassist Avery Sharpe led a week-long residency at the Litchfield Jazz Camp, a community education program of the Litchfield Jazz Festival and Litchfield Performing Arts. During the week, Sharpe guided students through a variety of activities, includeing theory classes, bass master classes, Q&A, and History of Jazz sessions. The week culminated with an original piece of music performed by Sharpe and the students.

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