Leading Ladies Perform Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite + The Nutcracker At Wethersfield Film Screening at Viff Centre

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If you’ve never experienced the jazz version of The Nutcracker Suite before, you’re in for a treat! Legendary composer/arrangers Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington brilliantly reimagined the classic Tchaikovsky ballet for a full-sized jazz orchestra. Taking cues from the vintage stylings of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, the Leading Ladies blend beloved jazz and blues classics with fresh, original arrangements and a high-energy, swingin’ performance style. Directed by trombonist Casey Thomas-Burns, this dynamic and vibrant group of women first came together to perform a single show in 2019. They’ve stuck together ever since.