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International Jazz Day: Celebrating the Centennial of Billy Strayhorn with Sonoran Serenade Big Band at The Nash
Courtesy of Lorene Ely | Posted on April 19, 2015
When
Thu, April 30, 2015
7:30 pm
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Musicians
Mike Crotty
composer / conductorAbout
Admission: $30, $25 Seniors (60+), $15 Students w/ ID; 7:30pm – 10:00pm; For International Jazz Day, The Nash joins centennial events occurring all around the globe to celebrate the legendary Billy Strayhorn. The pianist, arranger and composer and long-time collaborator with Duke Ellington, Strayhorn is best known for his classics, "Lush Life," "Take The 'A' Train" and "Chelsea Bridge". The 20 piece Sonoran Serenade Big Band, led by Mike Crotty, performs the best of Strayhorn for an all-out, blow-out, Big Band BASH for the grand finale of April's festivities. B.Y.O.B., www.thenash.org, (602) 795-0464.