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Classic Big Band & Big Band Jazz at the Rialto Square Theatre

Big band music will fill the stage as Organ Extravaganza XV returns to the Rialto Square Theatre featuring the sounds of the John Burnett Orchestra.

The John Burnett Orchestra specializes in '40s-style big band swing - keeping alive the sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and others. In addition to swing music the orchestra performs current big band jazz charts and many vocal ballads such as those of Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn.

Once again you will be graced by world famous keyboard artists Jelani Eddington, Jerry Nagano, Brett Valiant and Chris Gorsuch as they bring the theatre alive with jazz, blues and swing music which is sure to get you in the mood.

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As a special treat, a jazz vocalist will accompany some of the selections throughout the night. This is a show for the entire family so bring the kids and grand kids and relive the music that began a musical revolution and moved a nation's spirit.

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