Darren Sterud Orchestra with Megan Moran

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CHRIS LOTTEN

In what has quickly becoming an annual tradition, the Darren Sterud Orchestra brings Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s Nutcracker Suite to the Brink Lounge stage. The 1960 recording of the jazz legends’ arrangements of Tchaikovsky’s music represents an uncommon example of non-Ellingtonian music being a focus for the Duke and his orchestra. Sterud’s ensemble will be joined by guest vocalist Megan Moran on a selection of other holiday tunes.

$15 / $5 students

The DSO returns with a holiday favorite! The band is proud to once again present the music from Duke Ellington’s take on Tchaikovsky’s famous Nutcracker Suite.

This year the band will play both sets and offer a light-hearted holiday program in the first set, featuring Megan Moran and some of Madison’s best jazz musicians.

Ticket sales and donation bucket will again help benefit the La Follette High School Band Program. Students from LaFollette’s Band Program will be on hand to help with tickets, finding you a table and answering any questions.