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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOW: 7:30PM
Vocalist Paul Marinaro's acclaimed album MOOD ELLINGTON has received national acclaim since its release, appearing on many "best of the year " lists and was chosen to be a marquee performance at the 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival Mainstage at Pritzker Pavilion. It is a swinging , powerful and deeply expressive celebration of the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn featuring Chicago's top musicians and the work of 13 different nationally lauded arrangers .
Featuring a full 9-piece ensemble, the program showcases the sophistication, swing, and emotional depth of the Ellington/Strayhorn canon through bold contemporary interpretations and richly textured orchestration — all brought to life through Marinaro’s acclaimed vocal artistry.
Paul Marinaro - vocals
Tom Vaitsas - piano
Mike Allemana - guitar
John Tate - bass
Neil Hemphill - drums
Rich Moore - alto sax, clarinet, flute
John Wojciechowski - tenor & soprano sax, flute
Ted Hogarth - baritone sax, bass clarinet
Eric Jacobson - trumpet, flugelhorn
Raphael Crawford - trombone
Featuring arrangements by: Mike Allemana, Alan Broadbent, John Clayton, Ryan Cohan, Bill Cunliffe, Carey Deadman, Mike Downes, Jim Gailloreto, Tom Garling, Chuck Israels, John Kornegay, Tom Matta, Chuck Owen
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HeyNonnyAH, 10 S. Vail Ave.,Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
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