Jason Moran - Duke Ellington: My Heart Sings

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm UTC-06:00

Bates Recital Hall | Austin

Texas Performing Arts
Publisher/HostTexas Performing Arts
Jason Moran -  Duke Ellington: My Heart Sings
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Celebrate the 125th birthday of a jazz giant as pianist Jason Moran pays electrifying tribute to Duke Ellington—one of the 20th century’s most influential composers, bandleaders, and pianists.
In this extraordinary concert, Moran begins with a solo piano journey through Ellington’s iconic works—his personal ascent up “Mount Ellington”—before being joined onstage by UT’s acclaimed jazz orchestra for a thrilling big band finale. Experience Ellington’s timeless genius, boldly reimagined for a new generation.
Texas native Jason Moran is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost jazz innovators, transforming his personal experiences into compelling musical works that push the boundaries of the genre.
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Bates Recital Hall, Music Building East and Music, Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712, United States

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