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Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Sat, Feb 15
|National Museum of Natural History
Claude Thornhill and the Subtle Side of Jazz


Time & Location
Feb 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
National Museum of Natural History, 10th St & Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC
About the event
Making its debut in 1940, the Claude Thornhill Orchestra introduced a new and innovative texture to Big-Band jazz. In contrast to the established orchestras of the era—including those of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, and Duke Ellington—Thornhill’s ensemble introduced “cool” to the genre with its unconventional instrumentation. The concert includes selections including "Jeru" by Gerry Mulligan; "Buster’s Last Stand" by Gill Evans; and "Snowfall" by Claude Thornhill.
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