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Symphony Swing! An Evening of Duke Ellington


  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall 2700 F Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20566 United States (map)

Performances: Mar 15 & 16 @ 8pm

Swing and sway to the timeless jazz brilliance of The Duke! As part of the Kennedy Center’s season-long celebration of Duke Ellington, the NSO presents a soulful, star-studded tribute to the Washington, D.C.-born icon. Join us as Bilal, Aloe Blacc, Alita Moses, Sullivan Fortner, and Grant Langford breathe new life into favorites like “Take the A Train,” “In a Sentimental Mood,” and more vibrant music from jazz’s golden era.