No figure looms larger in the story of jazz than Duke Ellington. Throughout his decades-long career, he wielded his considerable artistry and international fame as instruments for greater equity and meaningful change.
Duke Ellington at 125 celebrates the iconic artist’s socially conscious repertoire—from “Black and Tan Fantasy” and “Caravan” to selections from "Black, Brown and Beige".
Expect an evening of pure inspiration and inexhaustible creativity as the JLCO with Wynton Marsalis salutes a colossal figure of unmatched artistic, social, and political resonance.
Up Next in Upcoming Live Concerts
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May 4, Set 1: Marc Cary & James Hurt ...
For the final feature in its Duke Ellington at 125 series, Dizzy’s Club welcomes two acclaimed piano masters who bond high vibrating lyricism and virtuosity with heartfelt intention. Together, Marc Cary and James Hurt invite listeners to join their sonic expedition through classic Ellington tunes...
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May 4, Set 2: Marc Cary & James Hurt ...
For the final feature in its Duke Ellington at 125 series, Dizzy’s Club welcomes two acclaimed piano masters who bond high vibrating lyricism and virtuosity with heartfelt intention. Together, Marc Cary and James Hurt invite listeners to join their sonic expedition through classic Ellington tunes...
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May 6, Set 1: Patrick Bartley Trio (L...
Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Patrick Bartley imbues the tradition with musical elements from gaming and anime, punk culture, and a multitude of influences. His music speaks to intergenerational audiences; his sets bond thematic ideas with spontaneity. He brings his acclaimed trio fea...
