Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble: Beyond Category—The Music of Duke Ellington
When:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CT
Where: Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston, IL 60208 map it
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Cost: Tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID.
Contact:
Concert Management Office
(847) 467-4000
Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events
Category: Fine Arts
Description:
Darius Hampton, conductor
Pianist, bandleader, and composer Duke Ellington was one of the most significant figures in the development of jazz. Ellington wrote thousands of songs and led the iconic band that carried his name—the Duke Ellington Orchestra—for over 50 years. Join the Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble as they pay tribute to “The Duke.”