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Duke Ellington
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- 1Connecting Chords revives Duke Ellington's sacred music in West Michigan▼Connecting Chords brings Duke Ellington's sacred music back to West Michigan after 60 years
The Connecting Chords organization is presenting Duke Ellington's sacred music in West Michigan for the first time in roughly 60 years. The concerts revive Ellington's celebrated sacred concerts, large-scale jazz works the composer created late in his career, and are drawing attention from local music lovers and public radio coverage in the region.
- 2Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Opens Season with Duke Ellington Tribute▼Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opens season with 'Sophisticated Ladies' tribute to Duke Ellington
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota, Florida, has opened its new season with a production of 'Sophisticated Ladies', a musical tribute to jazz legend Duke Ellington. The show celebrates Ellington's songbook through jazz, dance and performance. It marks the start of the company's season and highlights its focus on Black artists and stories.