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Duke Ellington & Count Basie Big Band Tribute
performed by the Orlando Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 2 pm

Jazz musicians and concert-goers still revere Ellington and Basie as jazz greats! Their influence on big-band swing defined a generation of music and echoes still today. Join us as the Orlando Jazz Orchestra takes a tour through each legend’s legacies, where you will here all your favorites, including "Take the A Train," "One O'clock Jump," "Rockin' in Rhythm," "April In Paris," "Shiny Stockings," and more. Under the direction of Greg Parnell, former member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra and having performed with greats such as The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and Les Brown's Band of Renown, he produces musical tributes in an authentic manner that will have you stepping back in time.  Performing to sold out crowds, the orchestra is made up of the best jazz musicians in Florida. 

To purchase tickets call (352) 365-3506