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Nov
12
2024

Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble: Beyond Category—The Music of Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington sits at a piano, grinning broadly.

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.” 

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