Essentially Ellington HS Jazz Band Competition & Festival Final Concert May 14, 2011

Encompassing all 50 states and Canda, 'Essentially Ellington' has been called the "Super Bowl of high school jazz band competitions" and is "the place to see tomorrow's jazz stars today." The festival culminates when the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis joins the top three high school jazz bands from across North America for the final concert of the festival. The first half of the concert will feature the three high school bands performing with guest soloist Wynton Marsalis. After intermission, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will perform next season's 'Essentially Ellington' repertoire. Also featured in exhibition at the Festival will be the winning community ensemble.