February 12, 2016
All Day
Weigel Auditorium
The music of Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington spans an unprecedented 50 years. Though it would be impossible in a single evening to represent all periods of the Duke Ellington Orchestra's diverse repertoire, the Jazz Ensemble presents a program to inspire continuing interest in Ellington's unique ensemble. "Take The 'A' Train," Billy Strayhorn, trans./arr. Vaughn Wiester; "The Tattooed Bride," Ellington; "Pyramid," Ellington and Tizol; "Star-Crossed Lovers," Strayhorn; "Rain Check," Strayhorn/arr. Clayton. Also featured are Ellington's and Strayhorn's arrangements inspired by The Far East Suite and Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suites. Guest soloist Caroline Hartig, professor of clarinet; Kris Keith, director.
