Following his remarks, he will participate in a panel discussion about Ellington's musical and cultural genius. Panel moderator will be David Baker, Distinguished Professor of Music, Indiana University, and Director, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. The symposium is being co-produced by UK School of Music professors Richard Domek and Miles Osland as a part of a tribute to Duke Ellington during his 100 th birthday. All events for the symposium, which is expected to attract musicians and academicians from many states and other colleges and universities, will be held in the Singletary Center for the Arts. The symposium begins at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, and also features Orville Hammond, UK piano professor, performing an Ellington recital.
Individual tickets are also available for other events during the symposium.