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Concerts and Events Schedule
2008
Smithsonian
Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Concert: A Tribute To Johnny Hodges
Saturday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Voice of America Auditorium
Johnny Hodges was best known for his long association with the Duke Ellington Orchestra as a much-featured soloist on many of the classic Ellington recordings in the 1940s. Featured selections included “Things Ain't What They Used To Be,” “Don't Get Around Much Any More,” and “Passion Flower.”In its ongoing efforts to re-create big band jazz as its composers and arrangers intended it to be played, this SJMO performance features some of Johnny Hodges' noteworthy recordings. The concert includes "Castle Rock," produced during the time he led his own small group from 1951 until he rejoined the Ellington Orchestra.
Smithsonian
Jazz Masterworks Ensemble Concert: Johnny Hodges and His Small Group
Monday, April 7, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Howard University Childers Hall
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Ensemble will delve into the late Johnny Hodges’ brief but important artistic period from 1951 until he rejoined the Ellington Orchestra.
Big
Band JAM Master Class on the Mall with Members of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks
Orchestra
Wednesday, April 23, Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25, 12:00 p.m.–1:00
p.m., Sylvan Theatre
These classes are designed to place the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, America's premier big band orchestra, directly in front of today's students to educate them about their jazz music tradition.
Smithsonian
Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Concert: Young People's Concert and Dress Rehearsal
Friday, April 25, 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Voice of America Auditorium
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterwoks orchestra's "Young People's Concert" and dress rehearsal are designed to provide young student musicians an opportunity to witness America's premier big band ensemble in an informal setting preparing for performance.
Smithsonian
Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Concert: A Tribute to Quincy Jones
Saturday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Voice of America Auditorium
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra proudly presents the big band works of Quincy Jones, one of the most prolific and highly respected composers of our time. A musical career that has spanned six decades, Quincy Jones has earned his reputation as a renaissance man of American music. Under the direction of Maestro David Baker, the orchestra will offer a program of some of Mr. Jones's most important and exciting compositions such as “The Midnight Sun Will Never Set,” “Stockholm Sweetnin” and “Ironside.”
All concerts are ticketed. Visit Resident Associates for ticketing information.
Workshops and other educational activities can be arranged. The SJMO is available for local, regional, national and international bookings for concerts, residencies, festivals, corporate events and dances.
To Contact Us: call, write, or e-mail:
Smithsonian Institution
ATT: SJMO
NMAH B1026, MRC 603
PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Telephone: 202-633-3587
Kennith Kimery, Executive Producer, kimeryk@si.edu
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