CCM Jazz: Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite

7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22

• CCM Jazz Series •

DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER SUITE

CCM Jazz Orchestra

Scott Belck, music director

The romantic melodies of The Nutcracker Suite transform into jumping jazz tunes arranged by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Swing into the season with jazz interpretations of the beloved holiday masterpiece, including “Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed-Pipes),” “Peanut Brittle Brigade (March)” and “Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy).” Presented with colorful lighting by CCM Lighting Design and Technology students.

Estimated run time: 75 minutes

Location: Corbett Auditorium

Tickets: $26 adult, $15 student, $20 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available. Purchase tickets online at https://ccmonstage.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=3401