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

ELLINGTON New World A-Comin’

Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. PERESS) Black, Brown & Beige

Duke ELLINGTON (ORCH. COLLIER) The River Suite

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