UI Repertory Jazz Orchestra
Jim Pugh and Jazz Trombone TA Rich Dole, co-directors
In addition to a program reflecting the rich history of Big Band music, the U of I Repertory Jazz Orchestra and Dance Department are proud to, once again, spectacularly present the “other” Nutcracker Suite.
The U of I Repertory Jazz Orchestra’s "charter" is, as its name states, to play, examine, and perform music from the vast, 100+ year catalogue of Big Band music. Arguably, two of the most important writers of this music were Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. A full half of the RJO program will be the second annual collaboration with the U of I Dance Department in presenting Ellington and Strayhorn’s rethinking of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite.
Event Details
Studio Theatre
Tu Dec 05, 2023 - 7:30pm CT
10 / SC 7 / STU, UI & YTH 4