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The Nutcracker Suite is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for the Columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of “The Nutcracker” by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
Four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, and a full rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar, drums, and a vocalist. 18 pieces on stage!
Witness the harmonious interplay of brass and woodwinds, the melodious dance of the saxophones, and the breathtaking solos that will leave you in awe. The rhythm section creates an irresistible pulse that makes you move and groove to the beat.
Experience the magic of 18 passionate musicians coming together, pouring their hearts and souls into each note, captivating your senses and transporting you to a world of musical euphoria.
The Delmarva Big Band has been performing across the Mid-Atlantic region since 2005, and before that as the Len Gray Orchestra, which can trace its lineage directly to the hallowed Big Band era.
This premiere regional ensemble incorporates the Peninsula’s elite professional musicians and educators. A powerhouse orchestra of 18 musicians, the Delmarva Big Band has firmly established their broad appeal to discerning music lovers of all ages by performing both legacy and contemporary musical arrangements in the exciting and dynamic Big Band format.
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