Duke Ellington Orchestra

The music was superb! 15 piece band! Trumpets, saxes, flutes, trombones, piano and drums - outstanding musicians and music! Highly recommended as they may not be around much longer, as the audiences grow smaller and smaller!

These musicians were all fantastic! There was 2 hours of the best music I have heard in a long time, I will go to see this orchestra every time they come to town!!

The orchestra played popular Duke Ellington classics as well as less known songs. The solos were awesome. The band leader kept us entertained as he introduced each song sometimes adding a bit of humor.

Without exaggeration, one of the best concerts I've ever attended.

Event was billed as Kenton and Ellington. We got Kenton, a little bit of Ellington and way too much Brian McKnight. Having him on the program increased attendance but I wanted Kenton & Ellington, not Brian McKnight doing his music.

It was a great night, little disappointed with Stan Kenton selections, no favorites, but Ellington and McKnight ..terrific

The venue was beautiful and the music was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend watching Kenton & Duke Ellington Orchestra. It was an unforgettable evening.

I enjoyed myself but would have like to have seen more of Brian that night.

Music was fine, would have liked to hear more swing. Could have done without the parade of soloists in the second half. The solo's were terrific, just no need to parade up to the mic in the front of the stage. Trust me, we know who you are...

A great show. The choice of Stan Kenton music could have been a little better. How could they not play Artistry in Rhythm all the way through?

i'm not jazz aficionado but i was moved by the performances. stan kenton's cuban jazz was just lively and duke ellington, well, they were just all around amazing! the show was over two hours long and the time just flew. the highlight was brian mcknight! the guy was hilarious, who knew he had a big sense of humor :)

Not enough Ellington. I was looking forward to big time band JAZZ. Did not get it. 45 minutes of Ellington material was nothing.

The afternoon concert was very enjoyable. I would recommend it to a friend that also likes Duke Ellington or Jazz type music. The group provided a varied selection of instrumental pieces from the Duke Ellington Collection. We did dinner afterward and made it a special day out. Thanks for an enjoyable day without traveling down to the city.!

This showcase gives you the pleasure of listening to all instruments on a solo basis.The trumbones,trumpets,clarinets,piano,drummer, and the list goes on and on.Check it out,my sister was skeptical and didnt think much of it at first until the Orchestra got into a harmonic blast and had alot of heads bobbing anda swayin',oh yes my sister Lily too was diggin' the music.Lets not forget my better half Mia.She says" It was nice and relaxing!"

Took my 79 year old mother and we both enjoyed it so much.