In to Spirit of Ellington: BillyRay Sheppard's Heritage Big Band
In to Spirit of Ellington: BillyRay Sheppard's Heritage Big Band takes place on Fri, Dec 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM (CST) at Jo Long Theatre in San Antonio, TX. Prices are shown on the Ticketmaster listing.
About this event
Two of San Antonio's leading musical ensembles come together to celebrate the artistry and vision of Duke Ellington through selections from his Sacred Concerts. Led by acclaimed saxophonist Billy Ray Sheppard, the Heritage Big Band is joined by the San Antonio Gospel Heritage Choir and guest vocalist Lori Williams to perform music from Ellington's landmark concert series, first premiered in the 1960s.
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Conceived as a fusion of jazz, gospel, classical, blues, and sacred traditions, the Sacred Concerts reflect Ellington's belief that sacred music could embrace both reverence and swing. The program features richly layered choral harmonies, expansive big band orchestrations, and solo performances, illustrating the breadth of Ellington's musical language and spiritual expression.
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- When
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 8:00 PM (CST)
- Where
- Jo Long Theatre
- Address
- 226 N Hackberry
- Price
- See listing
- Genre
- Jazz
Questions
- When is In to Spirit of Ellington: BillyRay Sheppard's Heritage Big Band?
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM CST.
- How much are tickets for In to Spirit of Ellington: BillyRay Sheppard's Heritage Big Band?
- Prices are not published in the listing data; they are shown on Ticketmaster.
- Where is In to Spirit of Ellington: BillyRay Sheppard's Heritage Big Band?
- Jo Long Theatre, 226 N Hackberry, San Antonio, TX.
- Where can I buy tickets for In to Spirit of Ellington: BillyRay Sheppard's Heritage Big Band?
- Tickets are sold on Ticketmaster. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.