Birdland Dream Band

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Venue: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Address: 500 S. Goodwin Ave. , Urbana

Venue Details: Colwell Playhouse

Cost: 15 / SC & Stu 8 / UI & Yth 5

Entry Age: all

posted 11:52 pm May 13
modified 11:52 pm May 13

In 1956, the late jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson was tapped to lead the Birdland Dream Band, a 14-piece big band formed by Morris Levy as an "all-star" lineup to play at Levy's Birdland jazz club in New York City. While the name "Birdland Dream Band" was short-lived and is represented by only two albums, this band became the core of Ferguson's performing band for the next nine years. The band included, at various times, such players as Slide Hampton, Don Ellis, Peter Erskine, Don Sebesky, Willie Maiden, John Bunch, Joe Zawinul, Joe Farrell, Jaki Byard, Lanny Morgan, Rufus Jones, Bill Berry, and Don Menza. Arrangers included Bob Brookmeyer, Jay Chattaway, Jimmy Giuffre, Bill Holman, and Marty Paich. Sample the style of these allstars with a concert that pays them tribute. Selections will include "MacArthur Park," "Theme from Rocky," and "Superbone Meets the Badman."

Upcoming Events at this Venue

FOOD & DRINK Krannert Uncorked
Nov 27 @ 5:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

LGBT World AIDS Day Event
Dec 1 @ 5:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

COMMUNITY World AIDS Day Event
Dec 1 @ 5:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

CONCERT Interval: April Verch Band
Dec 2 @ 12:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

CONCERT UI Jazz Trombone Ensemble
Dec 3 @ 7:30pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

FOOD & DRINK Krannert Uncorked
Dec 4 @ 5:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

CONCERT UI Latin Jazz Ensemble
Dec 5 @ 7:30pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

STAGE The Nutcracker
Dec 5 @ 7:30pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

MISCELLANEOUS Afterglow: Holiday Salsa Night
Dec 5 @ 9:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

CONCERT UI Brass Choir and UI Oratorio Society and UI Chamber Singers
Dec 6 @ 7:30pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

STAGE The Nutcracker
Dec 6 @ 2:00pm Dec 6 @ 7:30pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

CONCERT Annual Carol Concert
Dec 7 @ 3:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

STAGE The Nutcracker
Dec 7 @ 2:00pm Dec 7 @ 7:30pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

HOLIDAYS Winter Lights Festival
Dec 7 @ 6:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

CONCERT Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Concert
Dec 11 @ 7:30pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

FOOD & DRINK Krannert Uncorked
Dec 11 @ 5:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

FOOD & DRINK Krannert Uncorked
Dec 18 @ 5:00pm - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

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