Historic Performance Launches DUKE

Borne of a unique collaboration of Karen S. Barbera and Randall Keith Horton, this book was part of a major event: the world premiere of Ellington’s only full-length orchestration of Black, Brown and Beige and Sacred Music at Dr. Phillips Center, Steinmetz Hall on January 26, 2022–the book’s publication date. One of the most prolific […]
DUKE ELLINGTON Release

Duke Ellington Book Launches As World Premiere of His Most Controversial Work Hits the Stage Armin Lear Press and Orlando’s Steinmetz Hall Bring Groundbreaking Ellington Story and Music to Audiences A moving celebration of Duke Ellington’s boldness, sophistication, and pioneering genius.” Publishers Weekly Orlando, FL – January 26, 2022 – Duke Ellington: The Notes the […]