Since the 1920s, the music of Duke Ellington has been a solid influence on
the international jazz scene. Along with various collaborators, most notably
pianist and composer Billy Strayhorn, Ellington and his orchestra produced
such classics as Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Mood Indigo, Sophisticated
Lady, Satin Doll, Take The A Train, Lush Life and many more. A pianist and
composer in his own right, Ellington was arranger and conductor of a group
of musicians sometimes as large as 20 members during its 50-year run,
including notables such as Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams and Ben Webster.
Many vocalists, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett,
have covered these tunes.

The Dry Martini quartet, consisting of J. Michael Newlight (guitar and
vocals), Mike Knutson (alto sax), Steve Webber-Plank (percussion) and Jack
Williams (bass), will offer a concert evening of this memorable music, the
familiar standards plus a few that are less well known.

Admission is free, but donations to the musicians will be gifted to The
Firehouse to help support its many fine programs. Join us!