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Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 5:00PM
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Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 7:30PM
Songbook Sundays: Fats Waller and Duke Ellington
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Date
Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 5:00PM
Name
Songbook Sundays: Fats Waller and Duke Ellington
Description
Celebrate the timeless charm and sophisticated sound of Fats Waller and Duke Ellington with an all-star lineup featuring vocalists Karrin Allyson and Allison Blackwell, trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III, and music director Richard Cummings on piano. With fresh takes on these jazz legends, this joyful afternoon pays tribute to two of America’s most iconic composers through spirited performances and classic style.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Richard Cummings, piano, MD
Karrin Allyson, vocals
Allison Blackwell, vocals
Benny Benack III, vocals, trumpet
Ed Jackson, alto saxophone
Kenny Davis, bass
Damon DueWhite, drums
Deborah Winer, curator