Ellingtonia bring the Music of Duke Ellington to Bridport
The stunning Ellingtonia will bring a celebration of Duke Ellington’s extraordinary music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s to Bridport this July. Classic swing tunes will be performed with style and energy for a 21st century audience!
Ellingtonia will play all of his hits including I’m Beginning to See The Light, It Don’t Mean A Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing, Take the ‘A’ Train, Mood Indigo and Don’t Get Around Much Anymore: The show features a stack of well-known songs, ranging from sophisticated ballads to driving dance numbers, from sultry blues to exotic instrumentals.
With a nine-piece line-up of top musicians, the band makes a big sound, performing with a real love of the music. The ‘front line’ features all the special sounds that Ellington loved to use: growling trumpet, warm romantic trombone, the singing voice of the alto sax and the deep, dark sound of the baritone. A driving rhythm section and the spellbinding voice of Annika Skoogh completes the picture.
Formed in 2004, Ellingtonia are the only band in the Westcountry, and one of very few nationally, to specialize in this repertoire.
In short – an evening of authentic and infectious music recalling the great days of the swing era in Harlem!
Box Office Manager, Jill Beed said: “come along for an evening of toe tapping fun!”
Ellingtonia: Saturday 14 July, 8pm at Bridport Arts Centre
Tickets: £12/ £10 members and concessions.
20 Super £3 tickets will be reserved for people in receipt of benefit.
