Northwestern Events Calendar

Feb
24
2015

Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra: Two Men of the Royal Court of Jazz—The Duke and the Count

When: Tuesday, February 24, 2015
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM CT

Where: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive , Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Cost: General Public $6; Students $4

Contact: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall   (847) 467-4000

Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events

Category: Fine Arts

Description:

Victor Goines, conductor

Duke Ellington and Count Basie have produced some of the most sophisticated and swinging music in the history of jazz. Featuring the music of their respective bands, this concert celebrates their soul- and blues-drenched genius.

Billy Strayhorn, Take the A Train

Duke Ellington, Blue Cellophane

Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, Star Crossed Lovers

Clarence Williams and Spencer Williams (arr. Billy Strayhorn), Royal Garden Blues

Duke Ellington, Happy Go Lucky Local

Duke Ellington, Cotton Tail

Ernie Wilkins, Kansas City Shout

Bennie Moten, Moten Swing

Neal Hefti, Lil' Darlin'

Frank Foster, Shiny Stockings

Frank Foster, Blues in Hoss' Flat

Vernon Duke (arr. Wild Bill Davidson), April in Paris

 

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