This Special Event concert, presented by the Oregon Symphony, is one stop on the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra Sound of the Century summer tour. The LCJO is a recognized specialist in the works of Ellington, performing at least one of his works in each and every performance throughout 1999 in celebration of the Ellington Centennial. The program for the Portland concert will be announced from the stage. Symphony patrons who wish to attend the concert and support the Symphony s music education programs may do so by purchasing premium concert seating and admission to post-concert festivities featuring the live music of The Northwest Academy Jazz Band, dancing and fine foods.
Patrons also have the option to purchase tickets to the post-concert function alone.
Tickets are going fast. Service fees may apply. Under the leadership of Music Director Wynton Marsalis, the LCJO performs a vast repertory, from rare historic compositions by composers such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, and Charles Mingus, to newly commissioned works by Benny Carter, Joe Henderson, Jimmy Heath, Chico O Farrill and others. The LCJO currently spends more than half of the year on tour and in February 2000 made its debut performances in China, Taiwan, New Zealand and Hawaii. In spring 2000, the LCJO performs in 23 cities in the U.S. on the For Dancers Only tour.