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The 'suite' Sounds Of Ellington the new Orleans And Far East Suites at Charleston Music Hall

Courtesy of Charleston Jazz | Posted on December 13, 2021

Where

Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street
Charleston, SC
Map
843-853-2252

The 'suite' Sounds Of Ellington the new Orleans And Far East Suites at Charleston Music Hall

When

Sat, March 26, 2022
5:00 pm

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Musicians

Charleston Jazz Orchestra
band / ensemble / orchestra

About

As one of the most influential figures in jazz, Duke Ellington created a distinctive big band sound, continuing to play what he called “American music” until shortly before his death in 1974. In the words of Ellington, “music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered.” Throughout his 50-year career, Ellington wrote a few long-form multi-movement works, using the suite format to give his jazz a more empowering meaning, resonance and purpose. On March 26, 2022, your Charleston Jazz Orchestra will showcase two memorable, vital and innovative suites from Ellington’s late career – The New Orleans Suite and The Far East Suite...

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