14 January 19:30 (EST)
Name
Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn
Description
Grant O'Brien, JSYO Music Director & Assistant Conductor
Winston Family Endowed Chair
Bernard Holcomb Vocalist
Jacoby Symphony Hall, Jacksonville, FL
Tickets here.
The big band compositions of icons Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn are brought to life by the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony for an evening of classic jazz. These two all-time greats, who worked together for 40 years, were equally famous for their 100 collaborations including Take The A Train, Satin Doll, Lush Life and even their renditions of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. This concert combines the energy of Ellington and the sophistication of Strayhorn. Hear the orchestra transform as the velvety sounds of jazz are expressed through singing strings and the smooth vocals of captivating tenor Bernard Holcomb.
Sunday, 15 January, 15:00 (EST)
Ellington Effect Workshop No. 23 The Tattooed Bride (Part One) with David Berger
Ellington Effect Workshop 23: The Tattooed Bride (Part One)
Join us for the live Zoom workshop on Sunday, January 15th at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Can't make the live call? Your ticket includes access to the video recording forever. Each presentation will last around 2 hours, followed by a Q & A. Joining any workshop also gets you access to the private Ellington Effect Facebook group, where lively discussions continue after the workshops finish.
Details here.
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