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The Karin Kajita Jazz Quintet with vocalist Angela Petrucci present The Life and Music of Duke Ellington. On the cusp of the 100-year anniversary (1926) of Duke opening at the Cotton Club in Harlem for a celebrated 6-year run, join us to hear a musical presentation of Duke’s music chronologically and with narrative, from his first job at 16 playing in a soda fountain in D.C., to tours around the world with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Warm up your winter evenings with Sounds of Winter, a NEW intimate concert series hosted by the Park District, celebrating local music and community connection. Held at historic Island Center Hall, this four-part series brings you close to the music in a cozy setting perfect for unwinding at the end of the day.
Each performance features different talented regional artists sharing original songs, inspired instrumentals, and seasonal sounds that capture the beauty of winter in the Pacific Northwest. Bring friends and settle in for a soulful musical experience.
