Join the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) Big Band for their season finale at the National Museum of American History and celebrate the history of jazz composition, rhythm, and styles.
The quintessential great melting pot, American society has always been greatly impacted and influenced by other cultures from around the world. It’s what makes American culture so unique; the complex quilt of diverse backgrounds, countries, and traditions.
A perfect embodiment of this relationship, jazz music has and continues to be influenced by the diversity and traditions of all our communities. From the big band fox trot to modern jazz’s complex rhythmic and harmonic structures, this final concert of the season will explore the origins of popular jazz compositions styles, traditions, and rhythms.
The evening’s repertoire will feature works by Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, Mario Bauza, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and many more. Stay tuned for more concert information!
Ticket Information
– $25 – Standard row seating
– $40 – Table seating (and one complimentary drink)
Purchase tickets here: http://s.si.edu/JuneJazz
Concert Information
– The museum’s Constitution Ave doors open at 6:45 p.m.
– The LeRoy Neiman Jazz Café Stand will be open and serving light fare and drink options for purchase starting at 6:45 p.m.
– Concert program begins at 7:30 p.m.
