ellington live: Laurent Mignard Duke Orchestra

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Laurent Mignard Duke Orchestra

For 20 years, the Duke Orchestra conducted by Laurent Mignard has brought the work of Duke Ellington to the attention of all audiences.

The great Duke is celebrated in all his classic modernity (Le Monde).

The public is at the height of pleasure, as if heated to white heat (Libération).

We come out stripped down , carrying a new sesame to enter the world of jazz

(Jazz Magazine).

The Duke Orchestras Itinerary is published month by month on our Live page.

Young Audiences

After Jazzy Poppins, the Duke Orchestra offers young audiences the opportunity to (re)discover the most famous Christmas story, punctuated by the music of Tchaikovsky orchestrated by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

In this itinerary on the borders of the marvellous, children participate in the show and (re)discover jazz in a fun way as well as the richness of the timbres of the orchestra's instruments.

From 5 years.

Jeux Olympiques 2024

In preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games, a celebration of fraternity according to Duke Ellington who has continually followed the paths of universality: America of minorities, Africa, South America, Near and Middle East, Far East , Asia, Oceania, Europe… an exceptional sound palette to celebrate friendship between peoples.

Célébrer les Femmes

From large frescoes to standards anchored in memory, Duke has celebrated women throughout his work and offered tailor-made arrangements to “beyond category” singers.

Guest artists join the jazzwomen of the orchestra to embody with talent and generosity the multiple facets of Ellingtonian art.