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Duke Ellington's Nutcracker and the New Grinch Suites
Water Gap Jazz Orchestra
WHEN: Sunday,
December 22 | 3:00 PM WHERE: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Hgts. Rd. Morristown
Limited
Availability—Get your Tickets Now!
This
widely anticipated holiday concert features a modern twist on the
beloved classic and a jazz inspired take on a pop culture standard.
Returning to the Morris Museum, The Water Gap Jazz Orchestra, will
perform Duke Ellington’s iconic Nutcracker Suite and their very own
Grinch Suite! This 17-piece big band is comprised of the highest
caliber professional musicians in the tri-state area and is joined by
vocalist Nancy Reed and Duke Ellington’s grandson, Edward Ellington II
to narrate.
The
concert features The Grinch Suite, written by WGJO director, Matt
Vashlishan. The new suite with include familiar arrangements such as
“You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” featuring saxophone, “Welcome
Christmas” featuring guitar and clarinets, and “Trim Up the Tree,”
featuring trumpet, piano, and drums.
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