Salute to Strayhorn: Big Band Evening [CONCERT]

Part of A Salute to Billy Strayhorn May 28-30
Big Band Evening: Strayhorn Known and Unknown
with Loren Schoenberg, conductor

ABOUT THIS CONCERT
Our Salute to Strayhorn celebrates the music and legacy of an original American voice, and the addition of his papers to the Library’s major holdings in jazz. This three-day minifestival presents two remarkable concerts, lectures, a panel and film screenings: a unique offering curated from the riches of the Billy Strayhorn Collection—nearly 8,000 documents, including manuscripts, sketches, photographs and business papers. Expert Strayhorn scholars examine the composer’s career, from his earliest years in Pittsburgh through his 28-year collaboration with Duke Ellington. And our Pickford Theater will be screening Paris Blues and Anatomy of a Murder, for a look at Strayhorn’s representation in the realm of film. Loren Schoenberg, Senior Scholar at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, has delved into the archives to program a wonderful big-band evening that will bring to life both great Strayhorn classics and a few sparkling gems heard for the first time.

Presented through the  generous support of The Revada Foundation of the Logan Family

Pre-Concert Lecture
A. Alyce Claerbaut, President, Strayhorn Songs, Inc.  
Whittall Pavilion, 6:30 pm

Don't miss any of our Salute to Strayhorn events:

Concert: Big Band Evening: Strayhorn Known and Unknown, Thursday, May 28, 2020, Coolidge Auditorium, 8 pm
Film: Paris Blues, Friday, May 29, 2020, Pickford Theater, 7 pm
Film: Anatomy of a Murder, Saturday, May 30, 2020, Pickford Theater, 12 pm
Billy Strayhorn Symposium, Saturday, May 30, 2020, Whittall Pavilion, 5 pm
Concert: The Bill Charlap Trio with Jon Faddis featuring special guest Cécile McLorin Salvant
Saturday, May 30, 2020, Coolidge Auditorium, 8 pm

Additional Ticketing Information

Reserved seats not claimed by five minutes before the scheduled start of the event will be distributed to waiting RUSH patrons. For more information about RUSH please visit www.loc.gov/concerts/tickets.html

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