The Music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn featuring Vinnie Cutro and Mitch Schechter

Program Type:

Music, Dance & Film

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Vinnie Cutro (trumpet) and Mitch Schechter (piano) present the work of the greatest composing duo in American jazz history, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.  Through musical interpretation and oral presentation, part musical performance, part history lesson, the musicians will present samples from the collaboration of Ellington / Strayhorn, demonstrating what made this collaboration so remarkable, and what it is that continues to delight listeners almost 100 years later. 

Registration is required, priority given to Mahwah residents with a Mahwah Library card. Mahwah residents may register starting 4 weeks prior to the event; non-Mahwah residents may register starting 2 weeks prior to the event.

 

 

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Registration Required

Registration is required for this event.  Registration opens for Mahwah library cardholders four weeks before the date of the event.  If you don't have a card, visit the Library to sign up today.  Our neighbors are welcome to register two weeks before the event.