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September 16
Sunday, 2:30pm

Dominican University
7900 W Division
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September 17
Monday, 7:30pm

Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
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Robert Everson, timpani
Chicago Jazz Ensemble
Paul Freeman, conductor

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Concert 1
SALUTE TO SIR DUKE

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington is an American treasure. Classically informed, yet never less than swinging, his compositions are enduring landmarks of 20th century music. Now, for the first time, the Chicago Sinfonietta joins forces with the renowned Chicago Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Jon Faddis, to explore facets of the great man’s work, from classics to jazz and back again. Rounding out the program is Harmonic Rhythm, featuring Sinfonietta timpanist Bobby Everson.

Edvard Grieg
Peer Gynt Suite

Edvard Grieg
Peer Gynt Suite
(arrangement Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington and Billy Strayhorn)

Russell Peck
Harmonic Rhythm
Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington
Harlem
(orchestration Luther Henderson)

 

All Artists, Programs, Dates and Locations subject to change.

Reviews of this concert

Classical, jazz swing together

Chicago Tribune review

Groups play jumping tribute to Sir Duke

Chicago Sun-Times review

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