JALC: Internationally Ellington with the Future of Jazz Orchestra

JALC: Internationally Ellington with the Future of Jazz Orchestra

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Date
May 17
Event Starts
8:00 PM
Ticket Prices
$42, including facility fee per ticket
Location
Krasnoff Theater
Availability
On Sale Now
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Event Details

2023-24 RESIDENCIES
Tilles Center is pleased to announce its collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC), as part of its 2023/24 season.

Jazz programming is made possible, in part, by Sandy and Eric Krasnoff.

The fruits of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s educational mission will be on display with Internationally Ellington, featuring a hand-picked ensemble of some of the greatest young musicians in jazz meeting the challenges posed by one of jazz's great composers, Duke Ellington. Led by music director Joe Block, a recent Juilliard graduate and Essentially Ellington composition winner, this 15-piece band will keep audiences swinging all night long.

Joe Block, piano/music director
Summer Camargo, trumpet
David Adewumi, trumpet
Anthony Hervey, trumpet
Jesus Ricardo, trumpet
Jacob Melsha, trombone
Nate Jones, trombone
Jasim Perales, trombone
Alexa Tarantino, alto saxophone
Jarien Jamanila, alto saxophone
Daniel Cohen, tenor saxophone
Abdias Armenteros, tenor saxophone
Josh Lee, baritone saxophone
Philip Norris, bass
Domo Branch, drums

Tilles Your Way

$35

Sep 2024

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🎶 Sunday Sneak Peek!🎶 Get ready to experience Beatles hits like never before! On Saturday, September 21st at 8pm, Classic Mystery Tour: A Symphonic Tribute to the Beatles comes to life at Tilles Center. Join original members of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania as they perform live with the Massapequa Philharmonic, conducted by David Bernard. From “Yesterday” to “Hey Jude,” this concert will have you singing along to all your favorite timeless tracks. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of music magic! 🎟️ For tickets and more information, visit TillesCenter.org or click the link in or bio. Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #SundaySneakPeek #BeatlesTribute #SymphonicTribute #TillesCenter #LIUPost #Beatles #Broadway #Music

🎉 Happy Birthday, Steve Martin! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate with the legendary comedian and actor, who will be returning to our stage on October 19th with Martin Short in their hilarious show, The Dukes of Funnytown! Get ready for a night of rapid-fire jokes, subversive humor, and a heartwarming roast between these two comedy masters. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening with two of the funniest talents of our time! With very special guests JEFF BABKO AND THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS Make a night of it and support our mission by purchasing a Gala ticket! $1,250 Benefactor ticket includes cocktail reception, Gala dinner and performance. A portion of the ticket cost is tax-deductible. Gala tickets cannot be exchanged, but can be used toward a Tilles Your Way package, with no discount. Contact erin.bevan@liu.edu for more information on Benefactor tickets. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization. Proceeds from this special gala performance support Tilles Center’s enduring mission to inspire, engage and educate the Long Island community through arts performance, education, and advocacy. Tickets are available now—head to the link in our bio for more info! 🎟️ Season Sponsor: Catholic Health Pictured: Steve with his pal Marty on our stage in 2018. Photo by @steven_sandick #SteveMartin #MartinShort #Comedy #DukesOfFunnytown #TillesCenter #LIUPost #Gala #NonProfit

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