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Tomeka Reid, Celebrating Ellington 

Terrace Theater

Described as a “New Jazz Power Source” by the New York Times, cellist extraordinaire Tomeka Reid presents her groundbreaking new work inspired by Duke Ellington. Be among the first to witness this Kennedy Center co-commission as Reid seamlessly captures the essence of Ellington, all while propelling jazz into bold new territories.

Wed. Apr. 24, 2024

  • Wed. Apr. 24, 2024 7p.m.

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Described as a “New Jazz Power Source” by the New York Times, Tomeka Reid—D.C. native, 2022 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow, and cellist extraordinaire—presents her groundbreaking new work inspired by Duke Ellington. Be among the first to witness this fusion of tradition and innovation as Reid seamlessly captures the essence of Ellington, all while propelling jazz into bold new territories. Lose yourself in the spirit of a genius reimagined through the lens of one of today’s most visionary artists.

Co-commissioned by Kennedy Center and Pierre Boulez Saal

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