Ellingtonia Presented by Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
Sat, Feb 08
|Kehrein Center For The Arts
This concert celebrates the music, grace, dignity and royalty of Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Named after the compilation album that spanned Duke Ellington’s career – from his first recording session in July 1923 to his last concert in March 1974,


WHEN & WHERE
Feb 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Kehrein Center For The Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
ABOUT
As Chicago Jazz Philharmonic celebrates its 20th Anniversary and Black History Month, the arts organization marks 50 years since the death of cultural icon, musician, composer, arranger and conductor Duke Ellington with the world premiere of Ellingtonia.
This concert celebrates the music, grace, dignity and royalty of Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Named after the compilation album that spanned Duke Ellington’s career – from his first recording session in July 1923 to his last concert in March 1974, Ellingtonia takes place at the Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington Blvd., in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, February 8 at 1 pm & 7 pm.
Due to the generosity of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic funders, tickets are $1/person.