A Tribute to Duke Ellington with the Fred Stride Jazz Orchestra

Swing by the Fort Langley Community Hall for an incredible big-band jazz concert featuring the music of Duke Ellington performed by the Fred Stride Jazz Orchestra! 

Composer, arranger, and award-winning director, Fred Stride will lead his 16-piece jazz ensemble with a dedication to authentically performing the music of the one and only, Duke Ellington.

Duke Ellington, a jazz, swing, and big-band legend, is renowned for crafting and recording some of jazz music's most beloved standards, including "It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got that Swing)", "Far East Suite" and "Mood Indigo”.

Under Fred Stride's direction, the jazz orchestra will deliver a performance true to the original renditions of Duke Ellington's compositions, utilizing authentic instrumentation and capturing the distinctive sounds of the Duke Ellington Jazz Orchestra.

For more info on Fred Stride’s journey and performances, visit https://www.fredstride.com.

Or watch Dee Daniels and the Fred Stride Jazz Orchestra’s rendition of “Tell Me It’s the Truth” from Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music concert in Vancouver:

Tickets are only $25! 

**Limited seating

**Doors at 12:30 PM

Host or Publisher Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival