Symphonic Ellington: New World A-Comin’ with Patrick Posey • LA Phil 2021/22
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 See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2021/22 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.