Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra

performing big band works of Quincy Jones

Thursday, February 7, 2008
7:30 pm

As the jazz orchestra in residence at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) enriches understanding and appreciation of jazz and its development within the context of American history. Interpreters of a wide repertoire of big band classics, the orchestra proudly presents the big band works of Quincy Jones, one of the most prolific and highly-respected composers of our time. Under the direction of Maestro David Baker, the orchestra offers a program including some of the 2008 NEA Jazz Master recipient’s most important and exciting compositions, such as "Stockholm Sweetnin'," “Soul Bossa Nova,” and “Jessica’s Day.”

There will be an Open Rehearsal and a Pre-Performance Discussion with members of the Orchestra. 

Open Rehearsal
Thursday February 7, 2008 • 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Pre-performance Discussion
Thursday February 7, 2008 • 6:30 PM

www.smithsonianjazz.org/sjmo/sjmo_start.asp

$44.50 • $47.50 • $50.50 • $55.50

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