Paul Marinaro's Mood Ellington: 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival

Vocalist Paul Marinaro is thrilled to bring MOOD ELLINGTON to the 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival Mainstage at Pritzker Pavilion. A powerful and deeply expressive celebration of the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, the program is drawn from Marinaro’s expansive and nationally acclaimed new album.
Featuring a full 9-piece ensemble and specially crafted arrangements, this marquee festival performance showcases the sophistication, swing, and emotional depth of the Ellington/Strayhorn canon through bold contemporary interpretations and richly textured orchestration — all brought to life through Marinaro’s acclaimed vocal artistry.
📍 Chicago Jazz Festival Mainstage – Pritzker Pavilion
📅 September 5, 2026
🕡 6:25 PM
Paul Marinaro - vocals
Tom Vaitsas - piano
Mike Allemana - guitar
John Tate - bass
Neil Hemphill - drums
Rich Moore - alto sax, clarinet, flute
John Wojciechowski - tenor & soprano sax, flute
Ted Hogarth - baritone sax, bass clarinet
Eric Jacobson - trumpet, flugelhorn
Raphael Crawford - trombone
Featuring arrangements by: Mike Allemana, Alan Broadbent, John Clayton, Ryan Cohan, Bill Cunliffe, Carey Deadman, Mike Downes, Jim Gailloreto, Tom Garling, Chuck Israels, John Kornegay, Tom Matta, Chuck Owen