Every year, the Jazz Camp mentors young musicians, and over the years the Camp has turned out many professional artists. She introduced Don Braden, Musical Director of Litchfield Jazz Camp, who talked about the meaning of jazz, and the inspiration the mentors get from the kids at the Camp. Then, Vita introduced Albert Rivera, Operations Director of Litchfield Jazz Camp, music professor, and professional saxophonist. Rivera noted that he was a scholarship student at Litchfield Jazz Camp, so you never know what will flower from the scholarships given. The opening act of the evening was another Jazz Camp group, Roll 7, assembled by guitarist Paul Bollenback.