Midsummer Night Swing: Battle of the Bands at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Battle of the Bands:The George Gee Swing Orchestra vs.The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra
Which coast swings harder? Jazz musicians ceded East Coast/West Coast squabbles to hip-hoppers some time ago, but Midsummer Night Swing’s season kickoff is a high-octane rematch that proves old feuds die hard. Ten years ago on a hugely successful tour, hometown Count Basie disciple George Gee and hot L.A. pianist Bill Elliott put the question to the most discerning audiences of all: dancers. The gauntlet has been thrown down once again. Come decide who gets bragging rights.

Big Band Swing...

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Battle of the Bands:The George Gee Swing Orchestra vs.The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra
Which coast swings harder? Jazz musicians ceded East Coast/West Coast squabbles to hip-hoppers some time ago, but Midsummer Night Swing’s season kickoff is a high-octane rematch that proves old feuds die hard. Ten years ago on a hugely successful tour, hometown Count Basie disciple George Gee and hot L.A. pianist Bill Elliott put the question to the most discerning audiences of all: dancers. The gauntlet has been thrown down once again. Come decide who gets bragging rights.

Big Band Swing
Lesson: Roddy Caravella teaches Collegiate Shag
DJ: Ryan Swift

Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam

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