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The Duke Ellington
Orchestra


Friday October 9, 2009 - 8:00 pm
Sturges-Young Auditorium
Main Stage

Adult: $29.00 • Student: $14.50




One of the most influential figures in jazz, widely considered one of the 20th century's best known celebrities. With over 3000 songs composed, including: "It Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing", "Sophisticated Lady", "Mood Indigo", "Solitude", "Take the A-Train", and "Satin Doll". Under the direction of Barrie Lee Hall, Jr., the Duke Ellington Orchestra is a national treasure which continues to tour to enthusiastic audiences around the world. He was eulogized as "the supreme jazz talent of the past fifty years" by critic Alistair Cooke.

Winton Marsalis said it best, "His music sounds like America."

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