When Duke Ellington turned cathedral into concert hall

In February 1966, Ellington and his orchestra performed his Concert of Sacred Music at the cathedral, composing a new work ...
SFGate

BCNARTS: Marcus Shelby Pays Homage To Duke Ellington With Nutcracker Suite At Sfjazz

San Francisco bandleader, composer, bassist and educator Marcus Shelby never gets tired of performing Duke Ellington's jazzy 1960 "The Nutcracker Suite" based on Tchaikovsky's classic ballet score. "I ...
BroadwayWorld

Interview: MD Alexa Tarantino Talks DUKE IN AFRICA at Jazz At Lincoln Center

Duke in Africa features the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. It will be led by music directors (and newest JLCO members) Alexa Tarantino and Chris Lewis. It’s a powerful tribute ...
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Duke Ellington Concert, Civic Opera House, Chicago, Parts 3 and 4

Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History. Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials ...
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Gulf Coast Jazz Collective honors Count Basie and Duke Ellington with Feb.19 performance

The Gulf Coast Jazz Trio returns to the Music & Arts Community Center on Feb. 19 for a special performance that pays tribute ...