Acoustic Duke
Acoustic Duke takes place on Sat, 5 Dec 2026 at 15:00 (GMT) at Laidlaw Music Centre - University of St Andrews in St Andrews, United Kingdom, and runs until 16:30. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra performs Duke Ellington classics under Calum Gourlay's direction. The concert showcases the composer's depth and diversity within the big band tradition.
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One of the greatest composers in jazz, Duke Ellington continues to inspire the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. With music spanning his fifty years as a bandleader, performed with vitality, swing, and meticulous attention to detail, this concert showcases this titan’s depth and diversity. Under the direction of Calum Gourlay, the SNJO looks forward to reinvigorating Ellington classics and rarities, following its internationally acclaimed album In the Spirit of Duke. Embracing the natural acoustics of the McPherson Recital Room, the orchestra honours Ellington's masterpieces with the warmth, balance and dynamic range that lie at the heart of the big band tradition.
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Details
- When
- Sat, 5 Dec 2026 · 15:00 (GMT) · until 16:30
- Where
- Laidlaw Music Centre - University of St Andrews
- Address
- Queen's Terrace, St Andrews KY16 9QF, UK
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When is Acoustic Duke?
- Sat, 5 Dec 2026 at 15:00 GMT.
- How much are tickets for Acoustic Duke?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Acoustic Duke?
- Laidlaw Music Centre - University of St Andrews, Queen's Terrace, St Andrews KY16 9QF, UK, St Andrews, United Kingdom.
- Where can I buy tickets for Acoustic Duke?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Acoustic Duke end?
- It runs until 16:30.