Saxophonists and clarinetists Peter & Will Anderson shine the spotlight on the life and music of the legendary pianist and composer Duke Ellington and vocalist Louis Armstrong with a historical narration, entertaining video presentation, and live performance.
For Ellington, the Anderson's will be joined by their six-piece ensemble featuring vocalist Molly Ryan and pianist Jeb Patton. The the most prolific American composer of all-time, Duke Ellington broke musical barriers of popular music and created a distinctive compositional style traveling with his jazz orchestra around the world for over fifty years. Songs will include "It Don't Mean a Thing If it Ain't Got That Swing," "Mood Indigo," "Caravan," "In My Solitude," and "Satin Doll."
For Armstrong, their ensemble will feature bassist and vocalist Vince Giordano and trumpeter Jon-Erik Kelso. One of the worlds' finest entertainers and jazz ambassadors, Louis Armstrong will be remembered for his rhythmic inventiveness, dazzling trumpet solos, and bluesy, humorous scat singing. Songs will include "Struttin' with Some Barbecue," "Potato Head Blues," "Swing That Music," and "Hello Dolly."
