Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite — Live with Charles Funn & The Funn Band! at The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute And Cultural Center

Join Charles Funn and The Funn Band for a swinging holiday celebration that reimagines Tchaikovsky through the genius of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.\nEllington’s Nutcracker Suite (1960) took the beloved ballet score and transformed it into a stylish, bluesy, big-band masterpiece — turning “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “The Nutcracker Overture,” and more into cool-jazz classics. It’s become a seasonal favorite because it blends holiday nostalgia with irresistible rhythm, color, and joy.\nThis is the holiday concert you don’t want to miss!\nBring your friends, family, and anyone who loves great music.\nTickets are on sale now — grab yours before they sell out!\nLet’s celebrate the season, Ellington-style...

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Join Charles Funn and The Funn Band for a swinging holiday celebration that reimagines Tchaikovsky through the genius of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.\nEllington’s Nutcracker Suite (1960) took the beloved ballet score and transformed it into a stylish, bluesy, big-band masterpiece — turning “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “The Nutcracker Overture,” and more into cool-jazz classics. It’s become a seasonal favorite because it blends holiday nostalgia with irresistible rhythm, color, and joy.\nThis is the holiday concert you don’t want to miss!\nBring your friends, family, and anyone who loves great music.\nTickets are on sale now — grab yours before they sell out!\nLet’s celebrate the season, Ellington-style. \n::concert, Eubie Blake Cultural Center::

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