Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite (matinee)

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

NAC - National Arts Centre | Ottawa, ON

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Inspired by the 1963-64 world tours of the Ellington orchestra, The “Far East Suite” is a captivating masterpiece that vividly captures the sounds and sights that enchanted Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn during their travels through countries such as Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Afghanistan, India, Iran, and Japan. Despite being one of Ellington’s most beloved suites, it is very rarely heard live.
Join a 15-piece band from the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra for a thrilling all-Ellington programme featuring selections from Afro Bossa, Queen’s Suite, Latin American Suite, New Orleans Suite, and more, and then culminating in a complete performance of the seminal Far East Suite in all its groovy glory.
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NAC - National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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