arts
February 3, 2026
A new jazz orchestra with Kurt Elling comes to Washington
American culture still produces great things. The Music Center at Strathmore, a gorgeous concert and arts venue just outside of Washington, is preparing for a premier performance by its new in-house, 17-piece Strathmore Jazz Orchestra. The band, led by conductor and composer Daniel Jamieson, will make its debut on Friday, Feb. 13, performing with Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling.
TL;DR
- The Music Center at Strathmore is premiering its new 17-piece Strathmore Jazz Orchestra.
- The orchestra will be led by conductor and composer Daniel Jamieson.
- The debut performance is on Friday, Feb. 13, featuring Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling.
- Jamieson stressed that the orchestra's musicians are the heart of the project and will be presented with artistic importance.
- Elling's new album, "In the Brass Palace," will be released the same day as the performance.
- Jamieson highlighted the importance of music and art in bringing people together and the enduring significance of the human soul in shaping art.
- Jamieson has extensive experience, including collaborations with major orchestras and artists, and founded JazzComposersPresent.com.
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