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The Celebrity Series of Boston Presents What Makes It Great? Duke Ellington with Rob Kapilow and the Kyle Athayde Dance Party

Rob Kapilow comes to NEC's Jordan Hall with the Kyle Athayde Dance Party to discuss the music of Duke Ellington on Friday, April 10th at 8PM

Considered among the greatest American composers in any genre, Duke Ellington’s work looms large on the cultural landscape. In this performance, Ron Kapilow shines the What Makes it Great? spotlight on important elements of Ellington’s It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing), Nutcracker Suite, Queen’s Suite, Such Sweet Thunder, and Afro-Eurasian Eclipse.

Sponsored by Amy and Joshua Boger

Visit www.celebrityseries.org for information on price for this performance.

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