Bienen Ensembles

Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble

Beyond Category—The Music of Duke Ellington

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:30pm CST

Galvin Recital Hall

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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Tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID.

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Program

Duke Ellington (arr. Mark Taylor), "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"

Duke Ellington and Anthony Bigard (arr. Mark Taylor), "Mood Indigo"

Duke Ellington (arr. Darius Hampton), "Azalea"

Duke Ellington (arr. Rick Stitzel), "In a Mellow Tone"

Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Mercer, and Duke Ellington, "Satin Doll"

—Intermission—

Duke Ellington (arr. Mark Taylor), "Cotton Tail"

Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol (arr. Michael Philip Mossman), "Caravan"

Duke Ellington (arr. John Wilson), "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)"

Mercer Ellington (arr. Duke Ellington), "Things Ain't What They Used to Be"

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Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

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70 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
United States

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About

Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, this 400-seat hall features a 40-foot glass wall offering views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council–certified wood, covered with a thin layer of African moabi wood, provide optimal acoustics, and the hall is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment for recording.