Upbeat Live: Symphonic Ellington: New World A-Comin’ with Patrick Posey
Saxophonist and educator at the USC Thornton School of Music, Patrick Posey delves into the life and music of jazz legendd, Duke Ellington. He is joined briefly by the evening’s conductor Thomas Wilkins.
This talk was given at the performance of Symphonic Ellington: New World A-Comin’ at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Pieces discussed:
Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. BERGER) Night Creature
Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. PERESS) Black, Brown & Beige
Duke ELLINGTON (ORCH. COLLIER) The River Suite
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