Saxophonist and educator at the USC Thornton School of Music, <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/8147/patrick-posey">Patrick Posey</a> delves into the life and music of jazz legendd, <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/1656/duke-ellington">Duke Ellington</a>. He is joined briefly by the evening’s conductor Thomas Wilkins.
This talk was given at the performance of <a href="https://www.laphil.com/events/programs/913">Symphonic Ellington: New World A-Comin’</a> at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Pieces discussed:
Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. BERGER)<a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/516/night-creature"> Night Creature</a>
<a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/1656/duke-ellington">ELLINGTON</a><a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/5968/new-world-a-comin"> New World A-Comin’</a>
Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. PERESS)<a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/5970/black-brown-beige"> Black, Brown &amp; Beige</a>
Duke ELLINGTON (ORCH. COLLIER)<a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/3822/the-river-suite"> The River Suite</a>
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Symphonic Ellington: Sacred Concerts with Patrick Posey • LA Phil 2021/22

Key thinkers and guest musicians share their expertise and offer historical and cultural context for an inspiring array of orchestral music, giving you a deeper understanding of the music. These talks reflect the programming of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) on stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall. New episodes are added after the first night’s concert. See the full Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl